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Old 07-06-2009   #1 (permalink)
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i heard a sound coming from the back left side of my motor, and i noticed a little smoke rising up, the sound was like a ticking almost, i can see the gasket ripping out the side from under one of the heads, do i need to replace the gasket, should i not drive the car, what are the possible outcomes and reasons that this can be happening, someone please get back to me asap
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Sounds like a blown head gasket. I'd stop driving it, and replace it asap. The ticking has me worried though.. How long have you driven it like this?
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like 2 days or so
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If it's coming out from under the heads, then it needs replacing and definitely don't drive it. You could cause more pricey damage if you do.
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I would just replace the gasket and do not drive it the tick could just be compression leaking from where the head gasket blew.
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