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speedyts49 · 11-30-2004, 01:36 PM

What are the sure signs of a blown head gasket?

I smell coolant after the car warms up but don't see any fluid on the driveway. I have only checked the coolant twice since I got it and once it was ok and the next time a bit low. I will check everyday for a while to get a better feel for possible coolant loss.

I heard bubbles in the radiatior with the cap off and the engine running is a sign. Removing cap before heating up engine of course. Is this true and what else could I do within reason.

boosted gt · 11-30-2004, 05:02 PM

you can have a compression test done and a cylinder leakdown test. to be sure you could take it to a shop with a good reputation and they can perform all the tests so you will know for sure if there is a problem

EggBeater59 · 12-01-2004, 02:10 PM

its probably just a coolant hose. hardly ever see a blown hg on a GT. just take it to a shop and have them do a test. ususally that involves dropping some fluid in the radiator that changes color if you're screwed.