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Dumping radiator fluid out of my headers

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88'pro5.0

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Well i tried to start my car today(1988 5.0 lx) with just the headers on to see what it would sound like and when i did something went wrong and all my radiator fluid came straight out of my headers and onto the ground???? Can someone please tell me whats wrong? thanks
 

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At first glance, it sounds like you had a head gasket go out on you. A pressure test of the system will tell you for sure. If so, pull up your sleeves, because you're gonna be at it most of the afternoon replacing it.

....and why are you being so bold?
 

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Could also be the lower intake gaskets were installed incorrectly allowing water to enter combustion chamber.
 
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if you changed the intake make sure you put the cooling lines on right .as stupid as it sounds i have seen cars come in with that problem.
 

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is this post for real!!!
 

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its his first post, who knows
 
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