2001 Kia Sportage water pump

2001 KIA SPORTAGE
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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BRUCE.MACKEY
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i did some repairs to the engine when i was finished i started the car with the radiator cap off when it cranked over water shot out of the radiator i have never seen this before is this normal or is something wrong
Oct 9, 2009 at 12:42 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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that indicates compression being lost from the engine cylinders. this is caused by either a faulty head gasket or a cracked cylinder head.
Oct 9, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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BRUCE.MACKEY
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that sux but it helps alot i appreciate ur help
Oct 15, 2009 at 12:27 AM
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