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The Cause of Engine Failure

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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Was looking at why my comanche blew its motor...Guess it had something to do with all the metal shavings in the coolant passages into the head and eventually it plugged them.

Thought I would post this for people that will replace head gaskets in the future. That way they know what to look for.

Clogged Coolant passages

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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Whoa!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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What led to metal shavings in the coolant?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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im not too sure...I bought the MJ and on the way home she blew lol.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Radi
What led to metal shavings in the coolant?
Stop Leak.
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