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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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OK, I have no idea what is going on but I'm loosing water in my radiator very badly. Not a drop here and there I mean I'm having to add about 32 ounces everytime after I drive. I don't see any leaking on the gound anywhere and I think I would be able to notice that much water leakage. What indications would I have if I had a crack in my block? I'm being told that a crack in my block would cause this but before I go replaceing my engine I want to make sure that is the problem. Are there any other indications anybody knows of that would also indicate I have a crack in my block? Come on fellas I really need some help on this one.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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change your oil and see if there is any coolant in the oil - you may have a blown head gasket

is there alot of smoke pouring out the tailpipes?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Not seeing any smoke coming out of the pipes. I did have a blown head gasket a couple of weeks ago but it got replaced and now my water is not mixing with the oil anymore.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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It's much more likely that you have a blown head gasket, or cracked/warped head than a cracked block.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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A common problem too is a cracked liner.You will ussually see the smoke at high rpm decel. Last year we had 3 motor's with cracked liners that were caused by blown head gaskets.(coolant getting in the cylinder)
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Did you take it someplace to get the head gasket done? If so, most places warrenty their work for 30days or so. Just an idea to get a free check done.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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For cracked liners, are most folk replacing the block ($400-500), or replacing liners?
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
A common problem too is a cracked liner.You will ussually see the smoke at high rpm decel. Last year we had 3 motor's with cracked liners that were caused by blown head gaskets.(coolant getting in the cylinder)

Two questions now.....how can I verify if it's a warped head and two....if it is a cracked liner like you said....what is the fix action for that?
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Does anyone know how to verify if you have a warped or cracked head without actually taking it to a shop? I'm overseas and I'm not sure how good the mechanics out here are.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Lay a straight edge over it as long as the head, see if its straight
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If you didn't remove anything yet do a preasue test and see if you can't pinpoint the assumed leak that way.
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