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Sent to Car Experts November 01, 2005 9:27 a.m.

1986 cadillac sedan deville recently started emitting white smoke from the exhaust. With the engine running you can see what looks like coolant seeping around the exhaust manifold. Any idea as to what's going on and how do I go about getting it fixed ?

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Status: Closed Value: $10

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November 01, 2005 10:20 a.m. (52 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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Hello,

It sounds like your cylinder head gasket has gone.Are you topping up your coolant?

Gordon Ball -- Engineer -- 100% Positive Feedback on 12 Car Accepts
BS,CPE,30 years different auto manufacturers experience

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Sent November 01, 2005 10:39 a.m. (19 minutes and 52 seconds later)

YES , IS IT POSSIBLE THERE MAY BE A CRACK IN THE BLOCK

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Sent November 01, 2005 10:46 a.m. (6 minutes and 59 seconds later)

WHAT CAN CAUSE THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL ?

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