Have you checked all the possible places to loose water?
Besides head/gasket to exhaust, it could be leaking into your sump, auto
gearbox, heater core/valve, leaking hose with pinholes. Have you had a
head check test done?
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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