Overheating?

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SHER85DRIVER
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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?
Apr 29, 2023 at 5:02 AM
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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.
Apr 29, 2023 at 6:48 AM
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