1998 Ford Fairmont

1998 FORD FAIRMONT
198,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEBASTIAAN
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Hi guys i really dont have any money but need some advice! my car is using a lot of water, exaust is wet, funny knocking sound in engine, waater in oil! what can be the problem and how do i fix it?

thank you
sebastiaan
Aug 30, 2008 at 12:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

These are all the signs of a blown head gasket, a check of exhaust gasses in the cooling system will prove this, but i feel that the head will be the problem. The head will have to come off and be crack tested and surfaced at a minimum, when the head is off make sure that the block is spotless and that you replace the head bolts as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 30, 2008 at 12:58 AM