1994 Ford Tempo

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1994 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 125000 miles

what would tell you if you have a blown head gascet
Friday, March 6th, 2009 AT 4:10 PM

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The only way to know for sure is to remove the head and have it magnafluxed because if the gasket is bad there is always a possiblity of the head itself being damaged as well. When the head is removed you can inspect the gasket. But a simple quick test is to, with engine hot, remove dipstick and drop a bit of oil on hot manifold or other hot part of engine, oil will smoke and water will sizzle. Signs of water/antifreeze in oil is an indication that head gasket is leaking.

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Friday, March 6th, 2009 AT 5:14 PM

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