smoke and gas fumes

1996 FORD CONTOUR
217,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LEREA
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1996 ford contour se 2.5 liter 5 speed. I drove my car approximately 10 miles and it started to overheat, i heard a loud tapping noise and then seen smoke. I smell a strong gasoline smell. I checked the oil and it is fine i also am losing coolant. I have previously replaced radiator hoses, thermostat, sparkplugs and wires, starter, and battery.
May 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Where are you seeing the smoke? Some of what you described suggests a leakikng head gasket. Typically that will cause white smoke from the tail pipe, but if it's leaking externally, you might see steam coming from under the hood.

A cooling system pressure test and a combustion gas test at the radiator are two tests that might confirm a head gasket or other cooling system problem.
May 18, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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LEREA
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Thankyou!
May 19, 2011 at 12:08 AM
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