1992 Pontiac Grand Prix head gasket

Tiny
PAULA GEORGE
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  • 1992 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I am about to replace my radiator for the second time and was wondering after over heating at 240 degrees would I need to change the heads. There is no water in my oil its was changed recently and it is still good no milky color. I want to make sure the car shop isn't trying to scam me for headgaskets.
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 8:30 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

there are a number of tests that can be done to see if the head or gasket is causing a problem, the best test is called a head check, this is a simple chemical test to determine if there is exhaust gasses in the cooling system, if so then you do have a gasket problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 10:39 PM

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