1998 Ford Fairmont

Tiny
SEBASTIAAN
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  • 1998 FORD FAIRMONT
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
Hi guys I really dont have any money but need some advice! My car is using a lot of water, exaust is wet, funny knocking sound in engine, waater in oil! What can be the problem and how do I fix it?

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sebastiaan
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008 AT 12:26 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

These are all the signs of a blown head gasket, a check of exhaust gasses in the cooling system will prove this, but I feel that the head will be the problem. The head will have to come off and be crack tested and surfaced at a minimum, when the head is off make sure that the block is spotless and that you replace the head bolts as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008 AT 12:58 AM

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