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

1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
240,000 MILES
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RAY9191
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i can see coolant everytime someone revs the car and i can smell it
Jan 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have it checmically and pressure tested-
Jan 15, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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RAY9191
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heres a picture of where it leaks
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Jan 15, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It seems like its leaking thru the intake manifold gasket-
Jan 15, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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RAY9191
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I replace the intake about 3 years ago but what can i do to fix it if its my head gasket or intake
Jan 16, 2012 at 3:23 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to do the chemical and pressure test first, you need to prove the integrity of the gasket first.
Jan 16, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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