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Quick check for head gasket problem..... 200 1983

Do this on a cold start. OPen the hood and take the cap off of the coolant overflow tank. Position yourself so you can see where the cap fits the coolant tank.

Start the car, and after 20 seconds, rev it up to 2000 rpm or so. If you see coolant rising up and overflowing out of the tank, it's the head gasket.

Hope you pass that test.

Good luck,

Bob

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