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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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hey if a head gasket has gone on a rst would the boost be affected
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Depends on how badly it has gone, potentially it could still make boost, but you sure as hell shouldnt be trying to if the head gasket has gone!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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well lets just say its pritty bad it drinks water and smokes bad i was tryin to keep it out boost but i noticed as soon as it went to boost its started to choke nd splutter just wounderin if it is all the same problem
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Do a compression test as soon as possible
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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well its defo the headgaskety cause its drinking more water then it is fuel hahaha no its mixing the water with oil and no hot fans and white gunk in my cap

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