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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Default 98 gs integra has black gunk in radiator?

I was checking my car today and notice that when i took my radiator cap out the radiator had black gunk inside it. What could this be? and it also had it around the exhaust manifold? can some one help...
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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sounds like a leaking/blown head gasket. does ur engine feel "weaker"
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Nah the motor is pretty strong swap it in like 6 months ago. It dosent overheat or anything and there is no colant in oil. could it be the head gasket
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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well a compression test on a warmed up engine will tell u the truth.
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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uv dye will help as well

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