02 landrover dis head gasket? Or intake gasket?

ERICSTANICKI

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2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
V8
4WD
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110,000 MILES

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

Saturday, November 27th, 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.

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Saturday, November 27th, 2010 AT 6:22 PM