Can a new head gasket be bad?

Unfortunately, it usually gets absorbed into the metal leading to a blown head gasket. Is a Blown Head Gasket Serious? Short Answer - Very Serious.

Any qualified technician can categorically say that a blown head gasket is a serious condition that should be avoided or dealt with immediately. When a blown head gasket occurs there is a tendency that coolant may leak into the cylinders of the engine including the adjacent cylinders or even outside. It is equally important to note that a blown head gasket occurs usually at the weakest point – the thinnest portion between adjacent cylinders.

Understanding that excessive heat and the resulting pressure build up are the reasons why the head gasket gets damaged can help car owners avoid a blown head gasket. In the same manner that it is important to understand that dealing with a blown head gasket is something that a qualified technician should handle (which is what al those non-DIYers are doing). If it all seems like too much and you just want to give in and have a professional do it, then try out TalkToMyMechanic by filling out the form below.

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