Re: Coolant Loss

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

Also, if you do find the oil foamy, don't immediatly think it is the head
gasket.  Those oil coolers tent to die over time and start mixing the oil
and the coolant...

Eric


On Wed, 10 Jan 2001 Cmr446@cs.com wrote:

>    I agree with Randy and Mike's checks, especially check to see if your oil 
> is foamy (looks like instant hot cocoa) or has the level risen according to 
> coolant loss?
>   [ Pause while I flashback to dislodging a piston from it's cylinder in a 
> Jaguar 12-cyl...gah!] 
>   Another approach, does your car have AC? If so and the heater core is 
> leaking, then you would find coolant dripping about the middle of the car, 
> near the tunnel. Look under there, then check the motor. As soon as possible!
> 
> Carl
> 77rocco
> 89fox
> 
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Eric

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