Cracked Head ?

[buttlerroo]

hey guys need some advice, the other half was driving 92 accord home from work the other day and car got really hot for the last couple of kilometres let the engine cool down overnight and checked hoses and coolant level the next day found small hole in radiator hose replaced topped up coolant now find that losing small amount of coolant? out of exhaust and getting pressure back up through the radiator cap at idle, is the head cracked/blown and what is the best way to test for it. thanks for any replies.

[aaronng]

Probably the headgasket is damaged. Do a leakdown test at a trustable mech.

[TheGoodDeal]

If you want to save $$$, first check the oil cap & dip stick to see whether any milky colour before go to mechanic to do leakdown test.

[buttlerroo]

No worries thanks for replies have checked dipstick and oil cap for any colour change and everything is fine will try the leakdown test and see how i go .

[DLO01]

Sounds like headgasket from cylinder to water channel. So its possible that you won't get any water in your oil.

We had this problem in our camry where there were no visible leak, no water in oil. Just some water comming out back and air being forced in to the water system when engine running, under compression.

Just be carefull on startup in the morning. Because water can seep back into a cylinder and when you start it, Bang. Water does not compress and you could do damage.

Best bet, get your mechanic to check it out. :thumbsup: