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What is probably happening is that the cooling system is getting over pressurized because of a head gasket leak working like a one way valve. This can happen on 99, 00, 01, etc. I have personally seen this and it is because of head bolts failing.
Remove the valve cover and replace the head bolts and torque to spec. Cost for the bolts will be about $30-$50. I have "saved" at least one car this way, probably 3. I use the orange high temp gasket sealer for the valvel cover when putting back. Put a nice bead on the outside of the gasket.
Worst case there is a "true" head gasket leak and will have to be replaced.
Hopefully the engine was not run long enough over heated to warp the head, but will find out after the head bolt replacement.
JeffO2
Posts in this Thread:
- Did I cook my engine, upsidedown, Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:05:13
- Updated Info Re: Did I cook my engine, upsidedown, Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:31:49
- Re: Did I cook my engine, probably no., jeff02
, Fri, 4 Jan 2013 00:44:16 <-- Viewing This Message - Re: Did I cook my engine, upsidedown, Thu, 3 Jan 2013 19:27:11
- Re: Did I cook my engine, saabsince 93b
, Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:38:26 - Re: Did I cook my engine, Rob T, Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:19:48
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