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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: ADCD875 on January 27, 2007, 10:28:13 PM

Title: Head Gasket or Cracked Head
Post by: ADCD875 on January 27, 2007, 10:28:13 PM

My M42 is burning lot of coolant.  I have to fill the radiator every three days or so.  When driving, I see a lot of smoke (steam) coming out of the exhaust pipe.  No water in oil.

How can I be sure whether this is cracked head or warped head gasket.

Thanks
ADCD875

Title: Head Gasket or Cracked Head
Post by: asubimmer on January 28, 2007, 01:08:28 AM

your gonna have to go down in there and see.  It could be one or the other, or both if you are unlucky ;)

Title: Head Gasket or Cracked Head
Post by: 91318isfoundation on January 31, 2007, 04:55:21 PM

i feel your pain my head gasket went most deeff. possibly more damage will know when i remover the head im waiting on the gasket kit from my mechanic
wish me luck