Given the choice between a cracked head and a blown head gasket I'd
take the latter but let's hope that you have neither. Is it coming out
your tailpipe? whitish exhaust? How about a cylinder leak down test? I
believe cylinders 2 and 3 are prone to the dreaded cracking. Check the
archives, there have been plenty of discussions about this subject.
Peat
On Mar 18, 2006, at 2:42 PM, Vincent Anton Stornaiuolo wrote:
> Over the last three weeks, (Since Death Valley), increasingly losing
> coolant, to the point where I have had to STOP because of dash warning.
> (since losing coolant at an increasing rate, from about 2-3
> tablespoons of initial loss, I am pouring pints - quarts depending how
> far I drive. Consequently I carry coolant and top off before I drive.
>
> I brought it to local mechanic which did not have adapter for the 505,
> said "build up pressure and check for leaks", which I did and did not
> detect any leeks, to which the mechanic said, "if it's not going
> outside, it's going inside."
>
> My reaction is to hope its not a blown head gasket, and if it is a
> blown head gasket, does anyone have experience with the $100.00 block
> seal? Or do I repair the gasket? I only consider this option, because
> this motor does not exhibit fatigue, it is a STRONG engine and hums
> down the way soaking up bumps on the road like no other car. I just
> think that the most minimal cure might prolong life in this engine
> without tearing out the soul.
>
> Ok, a little to poetic, but really, people, any thoughts about this
> approach, any experience with the new polymars and other liquid
> fasteners, that might alleviate a teardown of the head and attendant
> components?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vincent
>
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