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Paul Colini
I've got a 91 240 (100 000 miles)that's leaking anti-freeze between the head
and block just behind the water pump. The dealer and another mechanic are
positive it is the head gasket while another mechanic is certain it's just
the o-ring between the pump and head. The motor has started to shake as if
it's running on 3 cylinders when first started in the morning-shakes last
for a few minutes then it runs fine. Could this be a build up of
anti-freeze in the cylinder once the engine is shut off-and a verification
of the blown head gasket? Also, how major is the job of replacing the
gasket on this car-it's in excellent condition otherwise-I've had to replace
the works in the past year-O2 sensor, AMM, idle control valve, just to name
a few parts. Are there any pitfalls in removing and re-installing the head
that could lead to worse probs? Thanks in advance for any advice!
and block just behind the water pump. The dealer and another mechanic are
positive it is the head gasket while another mechanic is certain it's just
the o-ring between the pump and head. The motor has started to shake as if
it's running on 3 cylinders when first started in the morning-shakes last
for a few minutes then it runs fine. Could this be a build up of
anti-freeze in the cylinder once the engine is shut off-and a verification
of the blown head gasket? Also, how major is the job of replacing the
gasket on this car-it's in excellent condition otherwise-I've had to replace
the works in the past year-O2 sensor, AMM, idle control valve, just to name
a few parts. Are there any pitfalls in removing and re-installing the head
that could lead to worse probs? Thanks in advance for any advice!