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1997 Nissan Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Head gasket, Radiator.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 21, 2008

1997 Other Nissan Models

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Other Nissan Models 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 240000 miles

I recently got my car fixed, the radiator being cleaned a new water pump being fitted and the water resievor bottle cleaned and filled. In saying all this a week later the head gasket gives out, now my question is could the work that was done on my car caused this?
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Replied on September 21, 2008

Highly unlikely..... but if the car was overheated from the leaking water pump or plugged radiator, that would cause the head gasket to go or be weakened so it would be just a matter of time.

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