1998 Ford Fairmont

SEBASTIAAN

MEMBER
1998 FORD FAIRMONT
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
198,000 MILES

Hi guys I really dont have any money but need some advice! My car is using a lot of water, exaust is wet, funny knocking sound in engine, waater in oil! What can be the problem and how do I fix it?

thank you
sebastiaan

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 AT 12:26 AM

1 Reply

MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,937 POSTS

Hi there,

These are all the signs of a blown head gasket, a check of exhaust gasses in the cooling system will prove this, but I feel that the head will be the problem. The head will have to come off and be crack tested and surfaced at a minimum, when the head is off make sure that the block is spotless and that you replace the head bolts as well.

Mark (mhpautos)