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1995 Saturn Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Pressure test, Gas, Radiator.
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Asked on March 8, 2008

1995 Other Saturn Models over heating


how can i be sure if i have a blown head gasket i don't have any water in my oil and how complicated is it to fix
Avatar Asked by toyota58

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Replied on March 9, 2008

Try replacing the thermostat-not it do the following below:

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat,Pressure test the Rad. cap,Clogged radiator,Fan clutch,Radiator electrical fan,collaspe hoses,water pump.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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