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Re: Blown Head Gasket
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Posted by T_Bone on February 08, 2001 at 10:32:41 from (207.254.52.202):
In Reply to: Blown Head Gasket posted by Johnny 2M on February 07, 2001 at 16:52:31:
Hi Johnny, antifreeze in the exhaust stack being sticky to the touch, bubbles in the water or foam, a constant engine miss, black carbon floaters in the water is a sign that a head gasket is leaking. I would not pressurize the cooling system for headgasket leak check rather I would pressure each spark plug hole and watch for bubbles in the water and a pressure rise in the adjacent cylinder. Too easy to pop a leak in the radaitor above 15psi. Sodium silicate(egg whites) can be used to temporary fix a headgasket leak. Pour 1/4 of a pint into the radiator and let it circulate. You get it at any Pharmacy for $5 pint. To much and you'll plug the cooling system so take it easy. If plugged then flush with plenty of water while engine is running. For checking to see if sodium silicate has been added to a radiator look for white crystles under the cap or a white powder residue. Will also seal diesel head gaskets. Lasts for about 400hrs of engine run time then more has to be added. A hot lye pressure flush is the only way to rid a block or a radaitor of sodium silicate. T_Bone
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