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    Default Opened Radiator cap creamy glug comes out... its almost solid [ engine overheats too]

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    good news I got the radiator cap off by using rubber gloves which gave me extra grip

    bad news opened Radiator cap and creamy glug comes out... its almost solid [ engine overheats too]

    could that be a closed shut thermostat?

    or cracked head gasket? cracked head?

    not alot of bubbles in there but its creammy crap coming out

    thanks for any help anyone can give me

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    Sounds like you have a ####ed headgasket
    Quote Originally Posted by garth
    well if it isnt mr i only have temp bans. how long you intending on staying this time hozy.

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    ^^ Absolutely.
    Oil and water = gloop that you are seeing.
    Bubbles when engine is at idle is also a reliable indicator of head gasket gone.
    Head is routinely examined for cracks when gasket is renewed. These often show up when surfaces are very thoroughly cleaned.
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