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97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 2/7/2006 5:58:45 PM

apeesue

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I have a 97 escort that loses around a quart of engine coolant every month, I don't smell it in the vents so I don't think it's a bad heater core, and it doesn't look like it's coming out of the exhaust either, and Ford just replaced the radiator, anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 3/5/2006 6:38:32 PM

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Definately a cracked head.

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 4/5/2006 12:30:23 PM

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We noticed yesterday that there is now water coming out the exhaust, however, it's super clear water. If it's the head or the gasket would it be spitting out clear water like that?

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 4/5/2006 1:04:39 PM

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check the oil and see if it lokks milky. if so then you have a bad head or head gasket

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 4/5/2006 1:27:42 PM

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Just checked oil again to look for water and found a little surprise...MILKY OIL! So how do I narrow down whether it is the gasket or the head itself?

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 4/5/2006 1:59:15 PM

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Joe are you there Jeanna

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RE: 97 Escort Losing engine coolant - 4/6/2006 4:21:01 PM

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hi, you could have a "snifer" test done on the engine coolant. this involves the use of an exhaust gas anaylizer (used in mot stations) to sniff for exhaust gas in engine coolant bottle. should show if headgasket is gone. look at the hydro carbon readings

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