Possible blown headgasket?

1999 SUBARU FORESTER
168,000 MILES
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JEANNE JASPERSE
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rebuilt engine with only 32000 miles..

radiator blew, engine overheated

replaced radiator, thermostat, hoses ok, but still losing coolant.
not dripping on driveway, overflow bottle empty one time and then full another time.
still over heats, but I always add coolant before I go anywhere.. engine runs great.
needed to add a little oil, but no water in oil
not blowing white smoke
warped head?
where is the coolant going? Have added gallons and gallons of the stuff.
Am on disability.. please help
May 16, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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HMAC300
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check your thermostat first. It may be stuck if you hear like a coffee percolator when you shut engine down DO NOT ATTMEPT to open the system up wait for it to cool. if tstat is ok then have the system pressure checked for leaks including internal . that normally will tell you if there is a head/intake gasket problem.
May 16, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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