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1998 Pontiac Bonneville Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Pressure test, Coolant.
Mileage: 240,000 miles.

Asked on January 15, 2012

How Do I Know If Head Gasket Is Blown Or The Seal Broke

I can see coolant everytime someone revs the car and i can smell it
Avatar Asked by ray9191

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Replied on January 15, 2012

Have it checmically and pressure tested-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 15, 2012

heres a picture of where it leaks

Tiny Response from ray9191
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Replied on January 15, 2012

It seems like its leaking thru the intake manifold gasket-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 16, 2012

I replace the intake about 3 years ago but what can i do to fix it if its my head gasket or intake

Tiny Response from ray9191
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Replied on January 16, 2012

You will have to do the chemical and pressure test first, you need to prove the integrity of the gasket first.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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