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Why'd I blow a head gasket!!!!!!!!!?????

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DirtyD916

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Why on earth did this head gasket blow? Its a rebuilt engine with only 50,000 miles yet the seller said that it blew a head gasket? Is something shaddy going on? SHould i look at a different car? I just cant think of a good reason on why the gasket blew.
 

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to high of compression or he revved the $hit outta it or installed it wrong or didnt torque the bolts down tight enough.
 

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I agree ^
 

DirtyD916

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cause i told my dad about the car and how its such a great deal for the condition its in the and the price he wants, but the only thing was the head gasket. however i figure if it wasnt a major reason as to why it blew then it wopuld be an easy(well sorta) fix.
 

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well this guy say its a blown head gasket its not uncommon for a block to crack i would make shure if i were you
 

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it may have also overheated.
 
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