1996 Chevy Cavalier Coolant problem

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TROOPER260
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My car overheated and the coolant level is constantly low. I pulled the spark plugs and one of the cylinders was full of coolant. Could this be a cracked head or a head gasket problem?
Apr 29, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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could be cracked head or block, would need to remove head and have it inspected as well as the block.
Apr 29, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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