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Head Gasket?
Posted by Jeremy [Email] (more from Jeremy) on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:03:39
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I did the leak down test on my 1980 T today. I'm trying to figure out what all the white smoke is about.
I couldn't get consistent readings on the cheap leak down tester I had, but from what I could tell the cylinders hold pressure well. I couldn't hear any gurgling at the oil dipstick or at the manifolds. No bubbles in the coolant tank. This is consitat with the compression test I did (they averaged about 130).
But, I discovered that coolant is leaking into the oil. Lots of it. The reservoir goes down and the oil level goes up. I was about two quarts high on the oil dipstick. I drained the oil and found it was very watery.
Is this normal for a HG failure or is something worse going on? I plan on removing the head next Saturday to begin the HG job. Thanks!
Jeremy
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