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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread head gasket leak? #807583 04/23/07 08:45 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 16 Louisiana M mdp OP Need a Spot I've notice what appears to be a leak at the area of the head gasket. Not sure if thats exactly where its coming from but my question is this; what symptoms would I see if it were the head gasket? Would any leaks be combined with oil and antifreeze? And it may even be a leaking thermostat, although a couple of times I noticed a small puddle of coolant on my driveway. Any advice is appreciated. BTW its a C223T engine. Re: head gasket leak? [Re: mdp] #807584 04/24/07 01:44 AM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,214 J JLEMOND Body Damage is Cool THESE ENGS ARE KNOWN FOR LEAKING HEAD GSKTS,, THE MOST COMMON PLACE IS THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING WHERE IT BOLTS TO THE HEAD OR THE SMALL BYPASS HOSE ON THAT HOUSING TO THE WATER PUMP, IF IT LEAKS HERE IT WILL RUN ALONG THE DGE OF THE HEAD TO BLOCK SURFACE AND MAY LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE ENG , OR IT COULD BE ONE OF ABOUT 6 HTR TYPE HOSES ON THE ENG JERRY Re: head gasket leak? [Re: JLEMOND] #807585 04/24/07 02:37 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 16 Louisiana M mdp OP Need a Spot OK Jerry thanks. The mechanic I'm bringing it to tomorrow says he can pressure test it to find the leak, and if that doesnt work he will run a die through the engine. He thinks maybe its the head that may need shaving or maybe just re-torqueing. The shaving part sounds expensive. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Re: head gasket leak? [Re: mdp] #807586 04/25/07 02:34 AM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,214 J JLEMOND Body Damage is Cool HOPE HE HAS THE RIGHT TOOLS TO SHAVE THE HEAD , IT HAS TO BE GROUND , USUALLY WHEN THEY TRY AND USE A MILL TO CUT THE HEAD ,THEY RUN INTO THE HOT PLUGS AND IT BREAKS THE CUTTING TOOL, THOSE THINGS ARE SO HARD , THEY ARE SUPPOSSED TO BE GROUND ,, JERRY Moderated by  4x4Wire, houlster, jezeric, Jim_Paget, strawmyers  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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