Troubles with the Excursion (update!)

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Dec 1, 2010 | 01:34 PM

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Moto Mel

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The standard methods are many, visible coolant leaks, gas testing the coolant resovouir, Compression or leak down testing, bubbles in the coolant and probably some I didn't think of.

Dec 2, 2010 | 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shizzu

Does anyone know if there is a standard method to diagnose a head gasket failure? or is the methods described previously correct?

The coolant can be tested for combustion gases, that's the surest sign.

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