Head gasket or cracked head?

Asked by Lilly May 08, 2018 at 08:50 AM about the 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Question type: General

I replaced my valve cover gasket in my 2005 nissian altima
2.5s and now antifreeze is spraying everywhere! Is it a
blown head gasket or a cracked head?

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Jorge answered 6 years ago

Are you sure that the head gasket was installed correctly, bolts tightened to factory specifications? The gasket may have cracked if too much or uneven pressure was exerted on the bolts.

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