Possible head gasket

Tiny
BOBJR
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I have a 1994 s10 4dr blazer.4.3 vortec ''w'' not sure how many miles on it. It has been blowing thick white smoke out of exhaust. Just changed the cpi.I was told it was a head gasket and I have been told it was an intake gasket. Which could it be, and what signs should I look for to tell if it was a gasket?
Friday, November 9th, 2007 AT 7:18 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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To confirm the headgasket do below

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.
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Friday, November 9th, 2007 AT 7:36 PM

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