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How can I be absolutely positive it's the head gasket ? 200 1993

posted by  philvo on  Mon Jan 12 09:40 CST 2009
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The car, 1993 240 wagon 304k. It is leaking oil from the front somewhere but the engine has never overheated and the oil on the dipstick looks fine.There is oil in the coolant(I think) I put some stop leak crap in there a while ago which turned the coolant from Mountain Dew green to gray.The coolant is oily though.
If I stomp on the gas I do get some white smoke from the tailpipe but none at idle.The runs and idles great.
I don't want to pull the head until I am sure it is indeed the head gasket.
Should I have my local tech do a coolant pressure test ? Leak down test ? Cylinder compression test ?
I just bought $300 in parts from FCP Groton for the head gasket/timing belt/water pump and seal job.I also bought new drive belts,hoses,timing covers,spark plugs and thermostat, gaskets etc...
PS I think some of my exhaust manifold bolts are going to come out with the studs attached.
You guys rock,Philvo






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