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check rad or transcooler!?

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Old 02-12-2011, 06:37 PM
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i probably have a blown head gasket on my 96 gt. but to make sure, i wanted to check the radiator and the transmission cooler (automatic). there was some kind or oil in my overflow tank (basically was a iced coffee). i emptied all the oil and radiator and refilled the oil. then hooked up the rad and overflow tank. un plugged the hose that goes to the rad after going thermostat.* we got the hose and filled up the overflow tank with water, and started it. we were filling the overflow tank while it was sucking up the water and was going out of the thermostat into a bucket. after a few times the water was getting clear. think its possible that the rad is clogged and or the tra s cooler leaked into the rad whiich is where the oil came from instead? does this make sense?

any help, suggestions, or ideas would help greatly!!
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come on guys....
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bump.
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Dran in the oil and check for antifreeze in the oil, then its either the headgasket or possibly the oil cooler (oil filter housing).
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when i first drained the oil, there was no antifreeze in it at all.
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