Re: head toast? (long)

[Paul Maione <paulmaione@videotron.ca>]

>I'm guessing headgasket.  What's your coolant level like?  What does
>the oil look like?  If the oil looks like creamy coffee foam, there's
>water in it.  From what you say, a compression check is definitely in
>order, and if you blew a headgasket, you may have damaged the head
>and/or bottom end by continuing to drive it.  Sorry for the bad
>prediction, but that's where I think you're headed...

it's so odd.
the coolant level hasn't changed at all. haven't lost
any nor has it changed funky colors. when the car is
running, if i take out the number 2 spark plug, there
is no change in the car's idle. i think that cylinder is shot.

bah.

i'll take off the head tommorow.

paul
87' scirocco 16v

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