Radiator smells like fuel

Tiny
DONALD LINGAR
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
It is hard to start and theres a lot of pressure in radiator
Thursday, August 31st, 2017 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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  • 12,950 POSTS
Both suggest a blown head gasket. The local parts stores will have a kit that lets you test for combustion gasses in the coolant. Not hard to use and it will give you an idea of the problem.

Here is a great video on how to detect a blown head gasket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zpNjYmmiYY
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