Head Gasket Question
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Head Gasket Question
Well I'm a noob to this forum and I have a tech question. Other than checking the dipstick for radiator fluid mixed in with the oil, is there another way to check for a blown head gasket or a leaking one on a 99 Toyota 4x4 with a 2.7L I4. Someone told me that if you take the radiator cap off and rev the engine, if coolant shoots out then you have a head gasket leak just wanted to see if that was true thanks for your replys.
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Well I'm a noob to this forum and I have a tech question. Other than checking the dipstick for radiator fluid mixed in with the oil, is there another way to check for a blown head gasket or a leaking one on a 99 Toyota 4x4 with a 2.7L I4. Someone told me that if you take the radiator cap off and rev the engine, if coolant shoots out then you have a head gasket leak just wanted to see if that was true thanks for your replys.
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Take it to a shop and have the engine pressure tested (I believe it is a cylinder leakdown test or something) Shouldnt be more than and hour of labor and worth it for peace of mind and salvaging your engine.
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Great I'll go to the dealership and have them do the leakdown test thanks 85pickup and thank you to everyone who responded. If the gasket is leaking or blown I guess I'll have a good thread to post on the rebuild LOL.
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Well I'm a noob to this forum and I have a tech question. Other than checking the dipstick for radiator fluid mixed in with the oil, is there another way to check for a blown head gasket or a leaking one on a 99 Toyota 4x4 with a 2.7L I4. Someone told me that if you take the radiator cap off and rev the engine, if coolant shoots out then you have a head gasket leak just wanted to see if that was true thanks for your replys.
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