burning coolant - head gasket?

kingsnake · #1 (**permalink**) 12-15-06, 03:04 PM

Quick question, I was wondering if there is any route for the coolant to enter the cylinders besides havinga blown head gasket.. thanks!

**Ranger** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-15-06, 06:21 PM

Off the top of my head, I can't think of any. Do a cylinder pressure test if you suspect a head gasket.

Raze · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-06, 01:04 AM

Cracked block...

dp102288 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-16-06, 10:08 AM

I don't think there is any other way besides ^^ 2 ways...

mikeay · #5 (**permalink**) 12-16-06, 09:41 PM

If the block was cracked, would there also be coolant in the oil? Have you checked your oil? From what I understand, coolant cannot get into the oil from a blown head gasket. A sort of process of elimination....

Melrose · #6 (**permalink**) 12-18-06, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsnake

Quick question, I was wondering if there is any route for the coolant to enter the cylinders besides havinga blown head gasket.. thanks!

The 4.1 engines had problemswith the intake manifold gaskets. If the oil looks like chocolate milk, pull over , ahve it towed home. They have to be replaced. I had a '86 Deville, and before the gaskets could blow, the cam flattened at 135,000 miles from a supplier who used substandard steel.

**Ranger** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-18-06, 10:25 PM

He has a Northstar. The intake is dry.