Coolant Flush and head gasket problem
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ask them how they tested for exhaust gases. The test most likely used will only point them in a certain direction, does not automatically say "blown head gasket".<ul><li><a href="http://www.arrowheadradiator.com/head_gasket_or_combustion_leak_test.htm">leak tester</a></li></ul>
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All of these happened after flushing? What could be the cause?
Gurgling sound under dash?
Then low coolant, and now overheating.
Gurgling sound under dash?
Then low coolant, and now overheating.
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All of these happened after flushing? What could be the cause?
Gurgling sound under dash?
Then low coolant, and now overheating?![Frown](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Anyway thank you guys for your help.
Gurgling sound under dash?
Then low coolant, and now overheating?
![Frown](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Anyway thank you guys for your help.
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they should not go out ever 40-50k unless you're doing something retarded...
so yeah, not even close to being correct on that one
To Leonic... do a compression test and a leak down test before doing the HG. Make sure there is a drop in pressure... or if it blows air into the coolant system.
The gurgling is air in the system. How many times did you refill the reservoir? There's a chance they're not fully bleeding the system (which if fully drained takes a bit to get all the air out of the system)
If not, are you smelling any burning coolant in the cabin of the car? possible wetness on the floor around the tranny hump under the dash? If that's the case, maybe the heater core went out... just a thought.
so yeah, not even close to being correct on that one
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To Leonic... do a compression test and a leak down test before doing the HG. Make sure there is a drop in pressure... or if it blows air into the coolant system.
The gurgling is air in the system. How many times did you refill the reservoir? There's a chance they're not fully bleeding the system (which if fully drained takes a bit to get all the air out of the system)
If not, are you smelling any burning coolant in the cabin of the car? possible wetness on the floor around the tranny hump under the dash? If that's the case, maybe the heater core went out... just a thought.
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or blew a head gasket.
Blow head gaskets *WILL NOT MAKE COOLANT MIX WITH OIL*.
They should, but won't take care of the repairs.
I didn't see.. what engine?
Blow head gaskets *WILL NOT MAKE COOLANT MIX WITH OIL*.
They should, but won't take care of the repairs.
I didn't see.. what engine?