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Contenderizer · 09-22-2012, 03:00 PM

The last time I started my 29 pick-up a large amount of water blew out of the tailpipe. Fearing the worst, I checked the oil. Yup, it was milky.

Drained the oil today and the first quart to come out was pure water.

How do I trouble shoot for a blown head gasket, etc?

California Charlie · 09-22-2012, 03:35 PM

From what you mentioned, I'm sorry to say that I think you've already troubleshot your situation in finding out that you do have a blown head gasket. CC

James Rogers · 09-22-2012, 05:34 PM

If you want to make sure, fill the radiator full and start the engine. If the gasket is blown it will make bubbles in the top of the radiator. If no bubbles you may have a worse problem.

columbiA · 09-22-2012, 11:10 PM

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Before you start the engine,make sure a cyl isnt full of water.Remove the plugs & see how much water blows out the cyls.If lots of water,then a head gasket or worse-a crack somewhere.I use water with a cup of soluble oil or water pump lube instead af anti freeze as AF in the oil is hard on the brgs.

09-22-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
Contenderizer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N Central Florida Posts: 23	Water in Oil and Tailpipe The last time I started my 29 pick-up a large amount of water blew out of the tailpipe. Fearing the worst, I checked the oil. Yup, it was milky. Drained the oil today and the first quart to come out was pure water. How do I trouble shoot for a blown head gasket, etc?

09-22-2012, 03:35 PM	#2
California Charlie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 157	Re: Water in Oil and Tailpipe From what you mentioned, I'm sorry to say that I think you've already troubleshot your situation in finding out that you do have a blown head gasket. CC

09-22-2012, 05:34 PM	#3
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Water in Oil and Tailpipe If you want to make sure, fill the radiator full and start the engine. If the gasket is blown it will make bubbles in the top of the radiator. If no bubbles you may have a worse problem. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/

09-22-2012, 11:10 PM	#4
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Water in Oil and Tailpipe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Before you start the engine,make sure a cyl isnt full of water.Remove the plugs & see how much water blows out the cyls.If lots of water,then a head gasket or worse-a crack somewhere.I use water with a cup of soluble oil or water pump lube instead af anti freeze as AF in the oil is hard on the brgs.