Re: OT - Truck loosing coolant - head gasket probl

Posted by mjbrown on June 22, 2006 at 08:21:41 from (128.253.49.185):

In Reply to: OT - Truck loosing coolant - head gasket problem ? posted by CB in central NY on June 22, 2006 at 06:59:22:

A couple of things to try:
Pull the plugs. does one look different from the others?
Cleaner?.
Do a comperssion check and see if you have a low
cylinder.
Have someone cold start the truck while you sniff the
exhaust. If you get a whiff of antifreeze on start, you
have a small leak into a cylinder and coolant is
weeping in while the engine sits.
I'd be very skeptical of a mechanic that suggests you
need to replace an engine because of a head gasket
and/or stuck head bolt. That's nuts. If the head bolts
are studs with nuts the nut can be cut.
You need another mechanic.

Replies:

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]