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causes of blown head gasket?

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Old 07-18-2003 | 11:50 AM
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causes of blown head gasket?
thinking of buying a car around here, but i know a little history of the car, and supposedly blew the head gasket, then had the motor rebuilt and then blew it again. what causes the head gasket to blow? i dont want to buy a car thats been beat on like no other, and it sounds like it has been, but i can easily be wrong... any help appreciated. thanx!
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Old 07-18-2003 | 12:04 PM
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Overheating, bolts over-torqed, warped parts (from overheating)
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Old 07-19-2003 | 08:15 PM
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Improperly installed head gasket too.
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Old 07-19-2003 | 11:12 PM
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Buy it and put a fresh, big motor in
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Old 07-19-2003 | 11:43 PM
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detonation will also kill a headgasket
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