4.6Northstar coolant missing

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how would i go about diagnosing which head gasket is leaking on a 97 deville concours and where could i find more info on how to repair the prob. it overheats. i assume its a head gasket bc the overflow tank bubbles over when the cap is off and i try to start it. it also eats the coolant, no white smoke no visable leaks, not in the oil, just gone. i hear some grinding noises behind the dash sometimes too. any other ideas on how to get this beauty runnin or ideas to the cause of the prob would be great too.
May 19, 2007 at 5:56 PM
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There is a checmical that can be bought at parts stores that you add to the coolant. If exhaust gases are present, it will turn a different color. IF it does, plan on doing both heads, send them to a machine shop and make sure they are not cracked and have them surfaced.
May 19, 2007 at 7:16 PM
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