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Question: anti-freeze consumptoin

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Visitor, 3.3L V6, Bronx, NY, February 09, 2011, 07:22

A co-worker had a 2003 Dodge Caravan that consumes anti-freeze and me even be leaking, but the big giveaway to me was persistent snall bubbles appearing in the radiator neck. Any suggestions? The mechanic says it it cheaper to replace the engine than doing a head servic. Opinions?

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    overbys from Overbys Inc, February 09, 2011, 08:41
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    step one: pressure test the cooling system to determine if there are any external leaks

    step two: test if the bubbles are hydrocarbons (exhaust)
    which can be done with a 4-gas analyzer

    until these tests are done, you're just guessing

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