Bad Gas!!

[StAnger]

HAHA

I haven't touched the car since the trip. So with these posts i'm kinda getting worried.

SO i turn her on cranked the A/C and WTF the fan is working now??? There is still no white smoke and she runs fine. Took her around the block a few times, no issues. The temp rose pretty quickly but did not pass the halfway point. So I'm confused??

Probably a dumb question. But have you checked the oil?

[Styrofoam04]

Probably a dumb question. But have you checked the oil?

Not dumb... first thing i checked on the side of the road. checked again today... it looks fine

[xeninworx]

Not dumb... first thing i checked on the side of the road. checked again today... it looks fine

Maybe you should change the oil. Just in case.

[Styrofoam04]

So I dunno, the more I look into it the more I think I've blown a head gasket. Is it possible for the gasket to leak but not infect the oil?

Does anyone have a combustion test kit i can borrow? I cant seem to find one on Crappy Tire.

Do these gasket sealers work? or do i should i just fix it properly? Cash is very tight right now and a full fix will prolly take a few years of sitting.
Unless its something i can take on myself? not very confidant on the last one lol

[Laffs]

Get a proper diagnosis and check up before guessing and tossing mystery fluids in the car.

[RedSN]

Should see bubbles in the radiator if your head gasket has blown at the water jacket.

I’ve got a compression tester if you want to borrow it. Also have Covid, so I would recommend it.

[Styrofoam04]

Get a proper diagnosis and check up before guessing and tossing mystery fluids in the car.

haha of course
I'm not throwing anything in there until im 100% sure! That's why all the questions.

So with some googling it IS possible to have a leak and not contaminate the oil. So i need to do a combustion test to see if gasses are leaking in to the coolant.

[Styrofoam04]

Should see bubbles in the radiator if your head gasket has blown at the water jacket.

I’ve got a compression tester if you want to borrow it. Also have Covid, so I would recommend it.

thanks Don, I dint notice bubbles until it was boiling. I'll look again

Dood covid sucks!! I dont want it again! losing my taste and smell freaked me out

[StAnger]

So I dunno, the more I look into it the more I think I've blown a head gasket. Is it possible for the gasket to leak but not infect the oil?

Does anyone have a combustion test kit i can borrow? I cant seem to find one on Crappy Tire.

Do these gasket sealers work? or do i should i just fix it properly? Cash is very tight right now and a full fix will prolly take a few years of sitting.
Unless its something i can take on myself? not very confidant on the last one lol

I have one you could borrow if you were closer

[mavrrrick]

I may have one. Correction.. I have one.

It’s an oldie, but should be good.


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