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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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My coolant is foamy. I dont have a lot of power. Im going through oil like crazy. Car overheats. Blown Headgasket?
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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is the collent a milky color?? a lot is the over flow?? ...sure sounds like it could be...
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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My money is on head gasket as well
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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The thermostat doesnt seem to be opening anymore either... meaning im probably losing coolant..
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Sorry to say that all of those symptoms point to a blown head gasket....
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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perform a block check to test for hydrocarbons in the cooling system
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Just an FYI in case? http://www.allfordmustangs.com/techa...intakeswap.pdf
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dukeme

thanks, but i actually just did that and i think i blew the gasket by overheating the car trying to get the air out of the cooling system.. And its not in a Mustang, so its slightly harder for my application.. thanks tho..
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