Easy test. With the engine cold remove the cap, then start the engine and let it run. Once warm give her a little throttle, not much just a little. If coolant starts running over through the neck on the tank, chances are good your need a head gasket (or head). If nothing happens hmm...nothings wrong. I don't think the water pump will circulate hard enough to flow out the expansion tank on this system.

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Mike Tangas
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