Author Topic: I have smoke coming out of my coolant reservoir (Read 5794 times)

VW · « **on:** June 08, 2008, 09:09:55 pm »

This is on an 82 Rabbit Non Turbo. It is also forcing water out of the reservoir . I assume the Head gasket is blown?

Quantum TD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2008, 09:10:52 pm »

Probably. But check the return line/hose first to make sure it's not clogged. If it's free, then yeah, probably HG.

VW · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2008, 09:16:16 pm »

The coolant return line or??

Thanks by the way

jackbombay · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2008, 09:41:49 pm »

Quote from: "VW"

This is on an 82 Rabbit Non Turbo. It is also forcing water out of the reservoir . I assume the Head gasket is blown?

If its smoke and smells like exhaust your HG is toast.