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1992 Toyota Corolla HEAD?

Tiny
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1992 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 234000 miles

I was driving tthe corolla when it stalled suddenly about 10 blocks from home. (Had not been driven for a few weeks. After 1/2 hour started again, then stalled. Towed it to garage where mechanic drove it 3 days with NO problem. I am afraid to drive it and get stuck somewhere. Notice water coming from the exhaust pipe. Could I have a broken head?
If not, any suggestions gratefully accepted.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 AT 1:00 PM

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Tiny
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Notice water coming from the exhaust pipe-its a sign that coolant is making it in the combustion chamber-could mean a blown headgasket/crack head/block.

Get the tests done below to confirm it.

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.
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