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1996 Ford Mustang Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Torque, Gas.
Mileage: 163,000 miles.

Asked on August 8, 2012

What causes a blown head gasket?

What causes blown head gasket?
Avatar Asked by sherrybondwebb

Answer

Replied on August 8, 2012

Warped cylinder head from overheating the engine. Corroded gasket from acids that build up in coolant.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on August 8, 2012

THERE COULD BE SEVERAL CAUSES

HERE'S A FEW

HEAD(S) NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY...WRONG TORQUE...DID NOT USE TIGHTENING SEQUENCE...DID NOT TORQUE IN STEPS

WARPED HEADS RE-INSTALLED WITHOUT PROPER MACHINING

ENGINE OVERHEATED---HEADS WARPED

EXPECTING THE ENGINE TO PERFORM BEYOND THE INTENDED CAPABILITIES IT IS PRESENTLY BUILT FOR

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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