Head gasket

[rb68rr]

Other than a lead foot, what will cause a head gasket to blow? Thanks, R.B.

 

[BlackBandit]

Lot's of stuff. Improper torquing, warped or inadequately prepared surfaces, pre-ignition/detonation just to name a few.

 

[novaderrik]

in the case of my car, it was due to the head bolts not being torqued properly and the knock sensor being unhooked.

 

[rb68rr]

If it gets low on water and runs hot will that do it ???

 

[BlackBandit]

If it gets low on water and runs hot will that do it ???

Yes. It's worse with aluminum heads but that will definitely do it.

 

[rb68rr]

Check engine light never came on! Really pisses me off! My daughter was driving it.

 

[DailyDrifter]

My daughter was driving it.

Are you sure "She" was driving it and not a friend.

 

[rb68rr]

Trust me, she knows better than to let anybody drive that car. Would be instant death!!!