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Old 12-12-2005, 08:10 PM   #1
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coolant over flow

My grandpa has a 91 Deville. Here is the problem the coolant is overflowing out the recovery tank. It is also low on oil. He thinks its a blown head gasket. There is no sing of burning oil. Or any coolant in the oil pan its self. still has all its power dosn't even run rough. I think its a matter of checking the oil and a bad radiator cap that is the problem. Any ideas would help thanks
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Old 12-13-2005, 08:13 AM   #2
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First check for coolant in the oil and/or oil in the coolant. If that's OK then try proceedfrom there as you outlined.
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Old 12-13-2005, 08:08 PM   #3
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Re: coolant over flow

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First check for coolant in the oil and/or oil in the coolant. If that's OK then try proceedfrom there as you outlined.
i found out that there is oil going into the coolant. im thinking head gasket or the seal where the liner meets the block.
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Old 12-14-2005, 06:00 AM   #4
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Re: Re: coolant over flow

I would check for a bad intake gasket first.
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Old 12-14-2005, 07:44 AM   #5
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Re: Re: coolant over flow

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i found out that there is oil going into the coolant. im thinking head gasket or the seal where the liner meets the block.

A failed intake manifold gasket is not an uncommon issue on the 4.9.
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