[radioman]

So I need some help I have a 94 with the 3.8 It had all the sighnes of a leaking head gasket so I changed both of them still showing all the same sighnes as before how can i tell if i have a warped head or a craked block PLEASE HELP

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by radioman

So I need some help I have a 94 with the 3.8 It had all the sighnes of a leaking head gasket so I changed both of them still showing all the same sighnes as before how can i tell if i have a warped head or a craked block PLEASE HELP

Should have posted this in the 6 forums.

What kind of gasket did you use?

[systronic]

how good is your work. are you sure you did it properly? did you follow the torque specs in your shop manual?

i dont see how a tiny v6 could warp a head or crack a block...

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by systronic

how good is your work. are you sure you did it properly? did you follow the torque specs in your shop manual?

i dont see how a tiny v6 could warp a head or crack a block...

Any engine can do that.

The 3.8L is considered a big 6, as opposed to 2.5 -3.0Ls.

[blue_08]

Usually a blown head gasket will leave a dark smell in your radiator. And you will have high back pressure coming though your radiator cap. Bro's car had a blown head gasket and he expereinced large amount of coolant loss. Other signs could be that the engine is lacking power/run poorly and overheats quickly.

Check your spark plugs and if coolant squirts out you certainly has a blown head gasket.