Head gasket
(→Reasons why head gaskets fail) |
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*Engine pre-ignition or detonation. | *Engine pre-ignition or detonation. | ||
*Some blocks are more prone to head gasket failure, because the bolt positioning applies uneven pressure | *Some blocks are more prone to head gasket failure, because the bolt positioning applies uneven pressure | ||
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| + | ==Compression testing== | ||
| + | *If a compression test shows two cylinders with equal but low compression, then that may indicate a blown head gasket, with a leak between those two cylinders. | ||
==When replacing a blown head gasket== | ==When replacing a blown head gasket== | ||
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