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ls head gasket or not?

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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Default ls head gasket or not?

my ls doesnt over heat and theres no water in the oil.The top radiator hose has alot of pressure and it has white smoke,but when i releave the pressure by pulling the cap off it dont smoke.anyone have any thoughts?
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Default Re: ls head gasket or not?

Probably head gasket, or could be cracked head or block.
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Default Re: ls head gasket or not?

If you pulled the cap off while the car was hot and wasn't instantaneously burnt by hot antifreeze/water, that may be your problem. Im gonna say cracked head though.
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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cracked head sounds 2 be
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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+4 either head or head gasket. go on and pull it
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