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Do a compression test and it may or may not turn up a headgasket problem. My headgasket fire ring split in two and was leaking into the #3 cylinder, the leak was not bad enough to show up on a compression test, but did leak coolant overnight and caused the car to fire on 3 cylinders during startup.

The best thing you can do to check and verify leaks is to get a cooling system pressure tester. Pressurize the cooling system to about 10psi and let it sit for 15-20minutes. If the pressure drops, pull all 4 spark plugs and look into the cylinder for signs of coolant. Otherwise start poking around the car looking for the leaks.
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1988 Granite Green 911 3.4L
2005 Arctic Silver 996 GT3
Past worth mentioning - 1987 924S, 1987 944, 1988 944T with 5.7L LS1
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