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Goodbye, Senior Headgasket...
I will miss you terribly.
It looks as if my head gasket has made a hasty departure from this earth. It started out with a slight puff of white smoke after the car warmed up. I was instantly worried that it was coolant, but couldn't really smell any. Later on, on the way home from work, it turned into a huge cloud of white smoke. Not good. It REALLY smelled like coolant. And the engine is definately missing, now. I guess I will get the opportunity to change my timing belt early this year. :-). Any suggestions while I am down there? I will have full access to a machine shop and people to teach me how to use it (university shop:-). I am thinking a thourough overhead job while in there. Thanks!
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03-10-2003, 05:41 PM
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Valve guides, seals, valves and seats checked for spec.
Head surfaced if necessary. You already did the vacuum hoses, so that should be good to go. May consider re-sealing the front of the engine while everything is torn apart. AFJuvat
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I agree with AF - Do all the seals now, it'll save you from having to do them later. Good Luck.
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03-11-2003, 05:44 AM
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well at least you know now............
no need to do that compression test to find out what that little puff of white smoke is..... the only advice I have is take your time while you fix her......dont' rush 
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