5E-FHE Blown Headgasket?

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5E-FHE Blown Headgasket?

Postby track_spec » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:41 pm

Hey guys, I have recently bought a 1992 toyota cynos and has a suspected blown head gasket. I took it for a drive today and the water overflow bottle filled and constantly leaked water out. It doesnt overheat at all that I no of but haven't done any long distance trips yet. Can anyone confirm what the problem is? any help will be much appreciated.
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Postby Bling » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:59 pm

Any oil in the water?

Water in the oil?
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Postby cedwards » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:01 pm

Try idiling with radiator cap off, see if any bubbles come through from engine, that generally means blown gasket or cracked head forcing gas into water jacket. Note you may only see small leaks when engine is driving and under load so not always when idiling.
Is the oil clear or is there milkiness?
Any oil floating around in top or radiator?
When up to temp with the radiator cap on you'd expect for it to be filling the overflow that the radiator hoses are as hard as a rock! ie under haeps of pressure. Otherwise could just be a faulty radiator cap (may pay to test drive with another cap off another car if compatible)

Generally will only overheat when radiator starts running out of water, unless thermostat or pump faulty.
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Postby QikStarlie » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:13 pm

e series will usually do just as you say when they blow a head gasket. blow from cylinder to water gallery and usually dont overheat when this is happening either. plus no oil and water mixed.

but as above check hoses when running for tightness and cap. can also run with cap off and see if theres any bubbles coming up.
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