coolent loss cracked block head gasket ?

Asked by Paul Jun 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM about the Chevrolet Cavalier

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

resurfaced head new gasket ,rough idle , loosing coolent not sure where internally . is there history of cracks in cyllinder walls? 700 bucks spent still a problem help !

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Mike answered 13 years ago

Were all head bolts replaced and set to proper torque to yield specifications ?? Was the HEAD checked for cracks whe the resurfacing was done ??

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