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2001 5.9L 24V Coolant Leak @ Head Gasket!

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Old 07-28-2008, 11:29 AM
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my 24v is developing a coolant leak when hot and at working temperature only. the leak is just below the thermostat housing and seems 2 b right at the head gasket. Is that a commonly known problem? when I pressure test the system below working temp. it doesn't leak. I put a 7psi rad cap and some Barsleak for now but more is needed. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Keep on dieseling!
 

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Fairly common thing. Do you have any performance mods?

I would stop with the Barsleak and replace the headgasket.
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 01:32 PM
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yes, I have the edge/juice module with power level 6 and the truck has 540 000 kms
 
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540 000 kms??....probably time for a new head gasket dont ya think?
 
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Sounds like a good time for a upgrade Marine head gasket and head studs should be in your future
 
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Sounds like a good time for a upgrade Marine head gasket and head studs should be in your future
allright, what is the source 2 get a marine head gasket, what's the diff and is it much more expensive?
 
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