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Old 03-11-08, 09:35 PM
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Re: Root Cause of Head gasket Failure and a Fix?

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Originally Posted by SmoothTS View Post
How common is head gasket failure on the 2000 N*? I'm currently at 115,000 miles. Is it just a matter of time before my gasket blows? Are there any warning signs / symptoms to watch or listen for, something that will warn me that the gasket is about to go?
If you start smelling coolant but not noticing any leaks then it is getting close. Or if you start losing coolant and it isn't leaking then it is probably burning off in the cylinder. Or in alot of cases if your thermometer on the dash isn't right at 12 o clock that can be another indicator.