Head gasket
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Head gasket
Ok, I got this 94 3.0 Toyota pickup.. I got it in a no start condition.. the guy said it run hot so I'm thinking head gasket but should run.. I do the usual checks drain tank replace fuel filter. When I got to the plugs I found my problem.. there is a picture of what they look like attached.. they smell like coolant.. old rusted up coolant. Head gasket right? This guy said it was steaming but I bet it was billowing smoke!
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What are those?
Did you check compression?
Before I did that, I might leave the plugs out (which you should do for a complete compression test) and crank. If water sprays out of any of the cylinders, you either have a blowm head gasket or cracked head/block. And you'll only know about the head and block after you remove the head anyway.
Did you check compression?
Before I did that, I might leave the plugs out (which you should do for a complete compression test) and crank. If water sprays out of any of the cylinders, you either have a blowm head gasket or cracked head/block. And you'll only know about the head and block after you remove the head anyway.
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I agree with Millball that sucker sat awhile . and about the cylinder too , people just dont know to drain coolant ,and pull plugs ,and put some light oil in if its gonna sit ... then turn it by hand once in awhile .
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That's the funny thing, it only sat a month.. I know the truck. It was up and running at the most 2 months ago..
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#9
I put new plugs in and still won't start.. getting gas, the plugs are firing but may be weak.. it won't hit off starting fluid either.. it try to hit a little but never fires up. No codes.. distributor?
#12
I'll check compression tomorrow after work.. then if that's bad I guess it's teardown time.. yay.. I've just never seen a head gasket being blown keep the vehicle from starting..
#13
I mean I know it's possible but me personally most of the time it still cranks.. but I guess it's which way it blows and how bad. I could probably take my radiator cap off and see if I got air coming out while I'm turning it over..
#15
Think I should take oil pan off and inspect?
Well I got to check compression first..