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H. L. Chauvin · 10-14-2013, 12:07 AM

Hi woody,

Just blowing a head gasket will not cause overheating; however, if one looses too much water after blowing a head gasket, lack of water & lack of proper water flow can causes severe overheating.

A radiator which has plenty of flowing boiling water, (212 degrees) is not nearly as bad as not having water flow where the engine begins to get towards & upwards of 500 degrees.

If it were mine, I would remove the head to investigate rather than go out on another trip.

Is the oil looking milky, i.e., water mixed with the oil, or a few bubbles of water showing up on the dip stick.

Let us know what you find.

10-14-2013, 12:07 AM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Ugh, blown head gasket? Hi woody, Just blowing a head gasket will not cause overheating; however, if one looses too much water after blowing a head gasket, lack of water & lack of proper water flow can causes severe overheating. A radiator which has plenty of flowing boiling water, (212 degrees) is not nearly as bad as not having water flow where the engine begins to get towards & upwards of 500 degrees. If it were mine, I would remove the head to investigate rather than go out on another trip. Is the oil looking milky, i.e., water mixed with the oil, or a few bubbles of water showing up on the dip stick. Let us know what you find.