1991 Toyota Celica blown head i think

1991 TOYOTA CELICA
107,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JPHILLIPS1988
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i have a 91 celica gt with a 5sfe engine in it the guy i got it from spent 1100 on fixing the head and it still blew again when it did he said there was a lot of white smoke and it wouldnt start. now i have it and i cant figure out if the gasket just blew or if there is something wrong with the head or worse the block. it has water mixed with the oil which i know is not a good sign but can you help me narrow it down thanks
Dec 21, 2008 at 5:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do something get it magnafluxed and pressure tested-you're still burning coolant in the cylinders-if it checks out the cylinder block could be cracked.
Dec 21, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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