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Originally Posted by Huskymaniac
OK, I get that head gaskets can fail with age, and I should be aware of it, but this may not be related. I guess a good question for me would be to ask how I can look for symptoms of an actual head gasket failure or, better yet, the beginnings of a leak. I don't see how temp fluctuations from cool to normal would indicate a head gasket problem.
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Our SVX temperature gauges are a little misleading.
While still in the normal, almost level range the ACTUAL water temperature could be as high as, say 260°f!
(as I rember)
The definative head gasket test on an SVX for me is to after replacing the rad cap, thermostat and gasket, pressure testing the system, checking the fans, to drive out to "HEADGASKET HILL".
And while driving up this seven mile, 7° incline observe the actual water temperatures with a Subaru Select Monitor.
If, on this drive the temperature spikes by the top of the hill/mountain, I know that the head gaskets are bad.
I have posted actual readings regaurding "Dan The Man's" SVX, but do not have time right now to look up the pojst.
Perhaps John can find them for us?
John?