Blown Head Gasket

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The gasket which fits

between the cylinder head

and the cylinders or cylinder

block in an internal-

combustion engine.

Cylinder Head

Head Gasket

Engine Block

•Coolant coming out of water pump

•Radiator leaking

•Spark plugs developed green tint

•Smell from exhaust system

•Foul odor coming from radiator

Continually pumps

water and coolant

to the engine.

Place a Card board

under the hood.

If

Card board is

wet

Leak in water

pump due to

gasket

Radiates heat out of

the coolant system.

Steam coming up

from coolant system

Seal the leak using

radiator stop leak

liquid

Ignites the air petrol

mixture in the

cylinder head

Change the head

gasket

Protects the

combustion

chamber from

harmful gasses

Is this the sign that car has

no antifreeze?

Is it the water in radiator

looking dirty brown?

YES

Flush the radiator

properly as well as

clean the car

•Overheating of engine.

•Hard to start

•Stop the leaks with sealer.

•Replace the head gasket as soon as

possible.

•Pour sealer into radiator.

•Make the engine cool.

•Replace the cap.

•Turn on the heater full blast.

•Leave the car in idle position for 30

minutes.

•Mix the coolant with water before put

it into engine.

•Any sound of pinging respond quickly.

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