2002 Chevrolet Cavalier losing antifrezz

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
289,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ETHAN2233
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I have a problem I have a 2.2 ohv cavalier I am thinking the head gasket is bad but not sure I put water in the over flow tank to fill radiator but as soon as I start the car it sprays water right back out I was told that it is eather blown head gasket on ciylender side or cracked head it is a miss on # 2 cylinder replace plunges thinking that was it fixed for about 5 min and check engen light cam e back on saying same thing what I want to know is can I check it for water in cylinder by takeing a plug out putting a rag or something over it while Turing mother over I does blow smoke with a really bad smell
Nov 12, 2014 at 6:29 AM
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HMAC300
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have a pro pressure test the coolant system that will let you know but from your descption it's at least a head gasket.
Nov 12, 2014 at 6:31 AM
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