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Old 03-02-2010, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by buffa98 View Post
So if i have an oil dribble at # 1 cylinder is that a head gasket getting ready to go?

Maybe not 'ready to go' , but certainly compromised.

If left alone, oil will get into the coolant first (most likely) and oil will begin to foul the combustion in cylinder #1; leaving nasty deposits.

Ignoring a leaky headgasket, even if it never 'fails', could permit damage to the surfaces of the block and head.
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