tjs4x4
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Ok, so I've been checking my exploder for water leaks, as I am losing water now. I don't have that chocolatey colored oil that is common in head gasket leaks, and I'm not blowin smoke out the tailpipe. However, I am having to fill my radiator a minimum of every 2-3 weeks with coolant/water. Its not a whole lot that I have to put in, but its noticeable. The temp guage hasn't moved to hot at all during these times when its low. No visible radiator leaks either. Have replaced the rad. cap twice now.
My question is: is it a water pump failing or a head gasket that's failing? Is the only real way to test it to get a compression test?
My question is: is it a water pump failing or a head gasket that's failing? Is the only real way to test it to get a compression test?