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Originally posted by RobertsStole2nd
Z-man, thanks. Like I said in my first post, I've always had great luck with VW's and have always liked them. This one though, not so much. Hope you have continued good luck with the Beetle.
So, is there a test for a blown HG/cracked head? compression? oil analysis?
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You can pull the spark plugs and check for a white-ish residue or rust. You are looking for evidence of coolant/water being in the cylinder.
After that, a mechanic can scope the inside of the cylinders for you - they can see if there is evidence of a blown head gasket.
Draining the oil can also reveal what's going on - if it looks like milk shake - you've definately got mixing going on.
IF it's a cracked head, a compression test won't tell you too much - these are done when the engine is cold, and it's really when the motor is HOT that the crack opens up, due to the expansion of metal under head. They can take the head off and 'magnaflux' it - if it is determined that there are no other problems.
If I were a gambling man, I would wager that you've got a blown head gasket.
Good luck,
-Z.