OIL Problems

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OIL Problems

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Got a lot of oil poriong out the rad when it gets hot i hope its the head gasket what else could it be
thanks Matt
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mattman789 wrote:Got a lot of oil poriong out the rad when it gets hot i hope its the head gasket what else could it be
thanks Matt
If your luck's out it could be a cracked block :(
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Pinto or cologne? could be the oil cooler if its a cologne..
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i really hope not and pinto
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Head off and visually inspect.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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