Hello, Some of you are aware of the fact that I blew a hard-to-find radiator hose about a month ago, and I still don't have it's replacement from VOA. In the meantime, I've cobbled together frankenhose, which looks pretty darn good considering that it's part original hose, part jetta hose and part home depot fitting. Fits like a glove. Anyway, I put it in and started the air bleeding process as outlined in this list's FAQ. I noticed immediately upon startup that there was a hint of vapor out the top of the water tank as soon as I started the engine. That made me think that there might be a head gasket problem, and if so that is probably what blew the hose in the first place. The engine starts a little rough but seems to run OK, it's the first diesel I've ever messed with so I'm not sure what's "right." Anyway, what else should I look for in the way of blown gasket symptoms? If it is a blown head gasket, what's usually involved in fixing them, and how much does it cost to have a shop do it? The air bleeding process was inconclusive, that is, it never yielded a full flow of liquid. It got too dark to mess with, so I closed everything up and left the car on jackstands to try again from cold tomorrow. Any opinion welcome! Thanks, Jim 90 Carat 83 diesel (maybe) |
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