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Re: 5-gas analyzer used to test for blown head gaskets
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/16/2003 2 Replies

I can't point you to where it is written, but I can tell you that sniffing for hydrocarbons is not enough. Sure, they are an indicator, but what if someone put a bunch of oil in the cooling system? You will still have HC. The real test is for CO or CO2. They a... Login to read more.

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