1997 Ford Escort No Coolant Head Damage

1997 FORD ESCORT
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RJKAUTO
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I have a 97 Escort lx with the 2.0 It was ran with no coolant and now after pulling the head there was coolant in all 4 cyls. I noticed that the head gasket material was silvery and mushy. Is this a blown head gasket or is the head cracked. I took the head out and checked for parrerllism and it was fine????
Jun 6, 2006 at 3:13 AM
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LOSONE
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Did you have the head magnafluxed to check for cracks?? It is a must when you blow a head gasket. Make sure you replace the gasket with a pro set NOT from the Zone. Good luck
Jun 6, 2006 at 6:30 AM
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Have the cylinder head magnafluxed to check for cracks before reassembly. Replace the head gasket with a quality professional gasket set rather than a discount parts-store gasket.

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The owner of a 1997 Ford Escort 2.0 ran it with no coolant. After the head was removed, coolant was found in all four cylinders and the head gasket material was silvery and mushy, though the head checked parallel. The expert said magnafluxing the head for cracks is required after a head gasket failure and recommended a quality professional gasket set.

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