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Re: Head Gasket Failure
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 2/3/2016

How many times was it overheated?

Usually the threads aren't weakened until it's been cooked more than a few times.

By that time the oil control rings lose tension and doing head work or gaskets results in considerable oil consumption.

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