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Old 11-18-2008, 11:22 PM
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need help with 7.3 psd water leakage

i got a 99 superduty crewcab longbed 2x4 7.3 liter powerstroke with a water leakage, i have to fill up on water 1 or 2 times everyday, i got it fixed by some sort of welding to patch the hole in the block, but its still losing water, it was leaking out near the starter but then it stopped but im still losing water, is it cuz a gasket broke or something, need help.
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:34 PM
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You either have a VERY badly blown head gasket or you have a new hole in the block. Either way since you seem to keep driving it knowing that its sucking that much water your engine is toast by now. You need at minimum a new short block so get out your checkbook.
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 10:43 PM
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Sorry, my magic ball isn't working tonight...
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 10:49 AM
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alright, i still drive it but have to fill up with water every 50 or so miles, its a pain in the rear, but i think ill just sell it
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 09:54 PM
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Is it leaking water?
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 10:02 PM
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Is it leaking water?
LOL. Well, its leaking. Is it a gasket or what?
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 11:16 PM
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probably a gasket then cuz i dont wat else it could be
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 11:00 PM
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LOL. Well, its leaking. Is it a gasket or what?





Don't worry its probably nothing, just keep refilling the water you'll be fine.
 
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Old 11-22-2008, 01:03 PM
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Head gasket, cracked head, freeze plug, water pump, cracked block....ECT could be anything but if its loosing that much water, that fast, it needs to be fixed yesterday
 



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