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1997 Kia Sephia LS 1.8L Head Gasket
Posted to Asian Engine on 7/15/2011 16 Replies

Car came in with lots of white smoke, bad miss fire, very clean #1 piston, obvious head gasket failure. Replaced head gasket, started up and smoked just as bad. After warm up improved, on test drive ran great. Customer called next day, was missing again and lo...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Kia Sephia LS

VIN KNAFA1250V
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
AffectedHead Gasket
ConditionsLeaking, Burning Coolant
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1997 Kia Sephia LS

VIN KNAFA1250V
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
AffectedHead Gasket
ConditionsLeaking, Burning Coolant