2002 Chevy S-10 head gasket

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 14,900 MILES
I have a blown head gasket in my s10, im not sure which side of the v 6 it is, is there any way to tell? Also I plan on doing this project myself, any advice?
Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 1:37 PM

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Tiny
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You can do a cylinder leakdown test or compression test on every cylinder. A cylinder leakdown test would be the best option since it will tell you where the leak is, but not everybody has an air compressor and a tester at home.

If you want, you can do a compression test and if you see a cylinder that is really low, chances are, that's where the gasket has failed and is leaking compression.
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