Laine D
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I made a mistake in the beginning of August when I put my engine back in after doing the oil pan seal. The first gallon of coolant I put in was pre diluted and (I admit it’s completely my fault and I should’ve paid more attention), then the rest of it was not diluted. Fast forward to now, I have an issue that I am 99% sure is the head gasket but some threads I’ve read recently have me wondering if it’s something more simple. I have a 13 pound radiator cap, 3 row champion radiator, and a Napa thermostat. The truck’s temp will fluctuate between 180-200. Never goes over 200. Every once in a while when I park, the coolant will be boiling in the overflow tank. If I start it in the morning with the cap off the radiator it doesn't bubble. It doesn’t lose coolant.
now I’m pretty sure it’s the head gasket and I have all the stuff to fix it, but I don’t want to pull it apart if it’s something stupid that I’m overlooking. What do you guys think?
now I’m pretty sure it’s the head gasket and I have all the stuff to fix it, but I don’t want to pull it apart if it’s something stupid that I’m overlooking. What do you guys think?