n14 Head Gasket!

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by JakeBrakeChampion, May 16, 2011.

  1. JakeBrakeChampion

    JakeBrakeChampion Light Load Member

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    I notice A leak not a terrible one from the front of the head looks like mostly oil? Not to much water but you can smell coolent a bit. Temp seems to be staying ok. Runs up to 210 when working but the fan will cool it right down to 180. No coolent appears to be in oil and vise versa. Is this a big job to replace? How much on average? How dangerous is this to run on? And what to watch for? Thank You
     
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  3. JakeBrakeChampion

    JakeBrakeChampion Light Load Member

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    Just went out to look at it again hah.. Annnndddd I noticed the 3/4 inch bolts on the very front tords the belts were loose to the touch.. Tightend it wonderin if that will help..BTW the truck dosnt use much of any water if it even uses any!
     
  4. 05chopper

    05chopper Light Load Member

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    Water runs down hill eliminate all possible water leaks before condemning the head gaskets.
     
  5. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    wash it down good and check after it gets hot----might be a cold leak and disapear after the engine heats up
     
  6. Sanderson Tech

    Sanderson Tech Bobtail Member

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    Check for the cold leak but you were smart to tighten the bolts. Give it a ride then check it out. Good luck!
     
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