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Car shut off with a burning smell

Tiny
VIJAYRAJ
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  • 2007 NISSAN TEANA
  • 2.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,800 MILES
My car got shut down with a burning smell. When I checked,
the radiator pump got damaged and there is no coolant. I have planned to replace the radiator.
Should I replace the head gasket also?
Please advise.
Sunday, November 15th, 2020 AT 5:08 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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The head gasket is not something you want to do unless you know for sure that it is blown. Not only is it a lot of work but it could cause other issues if something is missed. So if it is not needed, I would not do it as a precaution.

Let's test the head gasket with this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

If the engine cannot warm up right now safely then we can do a compression test and if it passes, I would not do the head gasket and proceed with the repair to get it running and then do the head gasket test as shown above.

Here is a guide on a a compression test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Let me know what questions you have. Thanks
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Sunday, November 15th, 2020 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply. Will try to proceed with the repair without doing anything on the head gasket and will do the above testing and let you know.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2020 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Sounds great. We will wait to hear back. Thanks
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 7:09 PM

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