Head gasket
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=="Blown" head gaskets== | =="Blown" head gaskets== | ||
===Reasons why head gaskets fail=== | ===Reasons why head gaskets fail=== | ||
+ | *Too much outward pressure that overcomes the clamping force of the head to the block, caused my 'over-blowing' the air-fuel mixture. | ||
*Overheating, possibly from a blown hose, water pump, or thermostat. | *Overheating, possibly from a blown hose, water pump, or thermostat. | ||
*Engine pre-ignition or detonation. | *Engine pre-ignition or detonation. |