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Radiator Leaking Coolant

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD ESCORT
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Radiator was leaking on side of radiator and was going to take it to a shop. While checking coolant and other fluids found that coolant was in my oil. The car has not over-heated. Is there a cheap way of going about the fix? And what would be options of this happening?
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Thursday, April 16th, 2020 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The head gasket is bad. There are aftermarket coolant additives to attempt to seal the head gasket, but in my experience even the most expensive that claim to be permanant only work a short time. You will have to get a new head gasket and it is best to do so as soon as you can to avoid further damamge.
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Thursday, April 16th, 2020 AT 2:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100k+ miles

Hi, I don't have any coolant going from the radiator to the reservoir, I recently replaced the cap and I used a 16psi cap, and honestly I dont know if this is the proper one. So my question is, what's the recomended preassure for a radiator cap for my ford?
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Thursday, April 16th, 2020 AT 2:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

The cap pressure should only be 13lbs not 16.

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