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m50 head gasket problem

 
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sktfourlif



Joined: 05 Oct 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:35 pm    Post subject: m50 head gasket problem Reply with quote
my m50b25tu has a head gasket problem with zero or low compression in cylinder 1 and 2. I drove it about 30 miles with the problem and i have stop driving it Is there a possibility for my piston rings to be worn down in cylinder 1 and 2 ??
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edjack



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No. The head gasket is leaking. The head must come off and the head and block mating surfaces must be checked. If OK, fit a new gasket.
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