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blown head gasket? 850 1997

posted by  LunchMan on  Mon Feb 21 15:28 CST 2005
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For the record I had oil in my coolant tank, or whatever made the whole coolant system full of brown sludge. I was concerned it may be a head gasket leak. However, I had the coolant system flushed several times to remove the brown sludge, replaced the radiator, and filled with fresh coolant. After 5 months, the coolant is still translucent green, and no head gasket issues to discuss.

You can confirm that if it is a headgasket leak by a check at the exhaust for coolant via chemical kit test readily available at your local repair shop.

Best of luck,
Lunchman, 95 850 Turbo, 132,000






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New blown head gasket? [850][1997]
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