02 landrover dis head gasket? or intake gasket?

2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
110,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICSTANICKI
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2002 land rover discovery se v8 left cylinder bank caked in coolant on the back and side of the cylinder head. all signs are looking like its a head gasket but just want everyones input. engine oil although dirty free of water or coolant going through a gallon of coolant every 2 weeks
Nov 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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If it's on the backside of the head, then it probably is a head gasket or crack in the block or head.

Instead of guessing, use a pressure tester to pressurize the system and then look for the leak.
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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