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I'd do the belt and anything else in the area that needs attention (seals, tensioner, water pump?) at the same time --if I can afford it. If it's done right it shouldn't need attention until the next 7 years/100k mile maintenance interval.

 
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Aww yeeeah that'd be awesome! Haha then I just have to worry about the chassis and suspension stuff that wears out over time but no engine stuff! maybe spark plugs... Whatever

 
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My home made spill-free funnel... except I think I could have drilled bigger holes or something to let more air out/water or coolant in. Kinda works, kinda doesn't... any ideas?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By_...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By_...ew?usp=sharing

Edit: my pics aren't showing up, idk how to do this thing... grr

 
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Okay, this may sound really dumb to you guys... but I just found a video I took like 2 weeks ago when I first started looking into this coolant problem, and now that I watch it again it definitely looks like a blown headgasket... which is funny cuz I've been in denial this whole time... but please check out this video and let me know your thoughts.

 
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I saw it.
Buy the Lisle unit?


Video: Not sure if that's conclusive, but if I saw that it might be enough to warrant further investigation (meaning my usual testing you already tried).
I might just stick my funnel-fill on the rad to watch bubbles and water level changes.

 
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What do you mean by your funnel-fill? Is that the lisle unit?

 
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Yes

 
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Took my car in to the shop for diagnosis... drum role.... blown head gasket! Woohoo! not he quoted me $1400 for head gasket and timing belt so I thought that was fair since I don't have time or a garage to fix it myself :/

Thank you guys for all your help and wisdom!