Overheating?

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
When I took my water pump off to replace it, I smelled gas mixes in the water that was in the water pump housing, why?
Saturday, April 29th, 2023 AT 12:02 PM

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Tiny
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The only way gas can get into the cooling system is through a blown head gasket, but to be sure please go over this guide to confirm the failure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go over this guide and report back.
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Saturday, April 29th, 2023 AT 1:48 PM

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