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BLACK SMOKE
mickelson:
i agree with Xtremeteam, white smoke defo means burning water somewhere. i wouldnt do a head gasket on anything without doing a skim as well.
mud4brains:
oz , bring it round plus parts, bring matt to make tea :lol:
dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
--- Quote from: "mickelson" --- i wouldnt do a head gasket on anything without doing a skim as well.
--- End quote ---
That's a bit extreme - most are alright if they haven't been cooked. All depends how hot they've got, so if you can catch it early enough you stand a good chance....
mud4brains:
i was in the disco when she cooked up. it got very hot, well into red, exhaust manifold was glowing. :twisted:
mickelson:
--- Quote ---All depends how hot they've got, so if you can catch it early enough you stand a good chance....
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Thing is, how can you gauge how hot it got? If you weren't in the vehicle when it overheated or the person doesnt have the experience to tell? if you dont confirm that the head isnt warped prior to refitting it by placing it on a surface plate then it is a long job to take it all back off once refitted. and you are not necessarily going to know straight away. My advice, having done many head failures is that for the time it takes to check / skim, it is time well spent.
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