radiator smells like fuel

20,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DONALD LINGAR
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it is hard to start and theres a lot of pressure in radiator
Aug 31, 2017 at 5:13 AM
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STEVE W.
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Both suggest a blown head gasket. The local parts stores will have a kit that lets you test for combustion gasses in the coolant. Not hard to use and it will give you an idea of the problem.

Here is a great video on how to detect a blown head gasket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zpNjYmmiYY
Aug 31, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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