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 Posted: Wed Dec 20th, 2017 04:46 am
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chris
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Just an observation from a long term mechanic - head gasket failure doesn't only happen between a cylinder and the water jacket.

Many failures are between cylinders especially on straight 4  & 6 cyl engines . The glove will stay limp under these circumstances.



Best advice for petrol (gas) engines is to use a compression tester ( cheap to buy) on a regular basis at service intervals and head off potential failure on the road - which usually happens in the dark, in the rain, miles from anywhere ....



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