2004 MG ZR 57k miles the car is losing coolant and the heating does not work

2004 MG ZR
57 MILES
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SHANDL
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cant see how can be head gasket when has only been done end of 2011 car has full serivce history purchased it in novem 2011......temp gauge running normally
Apr 28, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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is it leaking water or oil from the gasket??

Roy
Apr 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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SHANDL
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there was a small drip of pink coolant dripping under where the pump is according to mechanic.....but i have looked twice over the last two days and it is now not there........am i correct in sayng if the garage does a block test this will show if it is def the head gasket without taking the car apart.....
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:04 PM
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I do not believe in the block test. I have been burned by it a few times.

i do a actual leak down test to verify the head gasket. it is much more accurate.

Roy
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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SHANDL
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so how do you do a leak down test...........what is it i need to say they have done a compression test...
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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runs about 79 dollars. compression test does not check for cylinder leakage.

Roy
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM