Cylinder Base Gasket

Cylinder Base Gasket
Is there anyway to tell if I just blew a gasket or cracked the head?

I have a 2001 Town and Country that has blown a gasket or cracked the cylinder head (hopefully not the block!). I don't know much about cars, but I was driving it when it happened, so I know what it felt/looked/acted like. Is there any way to tell based on how it was acting which it is? I will know soon enough b/c the shop will be working on it soon, but I really want to know just how screwed I am as soon as possible.

no way to know unless you remove the heads even if you cant see cracks have it pressure tested

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50cc 4-stroke Enigne Cylinder Top/Base Gasket set
50cc 4-stroke Enigne Cylinder Top/Base Gasket set
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1985 HONDA ODYSSEY 350 FL350 FL350R OEM NOS CYLINDER BASE GASKET 12191-VM0-772
1985 HONDA ODYSSEY 350 FL350 FL350R OEM NOS CYLINDER BASE GASKET 12191-VM0-772
US $30.00
Genuine Kawasaki 550 440 Jet Ski Cylinder Base Gaskets New Part  # 11009-505
Genuine Kawasaki 550 440 Jet Ski Cylinder Base Gaskets New Part # 11009-505
US $7.89
husqvarna cylinder base gaskets 2 NOS
husqvarna cylinder base gaskets 2 NOS
US $10.00
husqvarna cylinder base gaskets 1 NOS
husqvarna cylinder base gaskets 1 NOS
US $10.00
1966/67 Yamaha YM1/2 305cc Head and Cylinder Base Gaskets
1966/67 Yamaha YM1/2 305cc Head and Cylinder Base Gaskets
US $7.50
KAWASAKI TECATE KXT 250 ENGINE CYLINDER BASE GASKET
KAWASAKI TECATE KXT 250 ENGINE CYLINDER BASE GASKET
US $7.99
Vintage VW TYPE 1 2 3  EMPI BIRAL 88MM sold copper cylinder base gaskets NOS
Vintage VW TYPE 1 2 3 EMPI BIRAL 88MM sold copper cylinder base gaskets NOS
US $19.99
YFZ 450  97mm  bigbore cylinder head gasket, base gasket, and header pipe gasket
YFZ 450 97mm bigbore cylinder head gasket, base gasket, and header pipe gasket
US $40.00
HONDA MT CR 125 CYLINDER BASE GASKET 12191-360-000
HONDA MT CR 125 CYLINDER BASE GASKET 12191-360-000
US $5.99
Complete ATV Gasket Kit Set SUZUKI QUAD LTZ400 Z400 2003-2008 LTZ 400 Z Gaskets
Complete ATV Gasket Kit Set SUZUKI QUAD LTZ400 Z400 2003-2008 LTZ 400 Z Gaskets
US $57.95
AERMACCHI HARLEY DAVIDSON  CYLINDER BASE GASKETS  o.e.m. 16770-74P
AERMACCHI HARLEY DAVIDSON CYLINDER BASE GASKETS o.e.m. 16770-74P
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NORTON COMMANDO & ATLAS CYLINDER BASE GASKET / 10 PACK
NORTON COMMANDO & ATLAS CYLINDER BASE GASKET / 10 PACK
US $43.99
Yamaha genuine spare pair cylinder base gaskets 29L-11351-01-00 RD350 RZ350
Yamaha genuine spare pair cylinder base gaskets 29L-11351-01-00 RD350 RZ350
US $15.81
Honda CA160 CB160 CL160 Cylinder Base Gasket 12191-216-316 12191-216-000 NEW NOS
Honda CA160 CB160 CL160 Cylinder Base Gasket 12191-216-316 12191-216-000 NEW NOS
US $7.99
Yamaha Yz And Wr 250f Cylinder Base Gasket
Yamaha Yz And Wr 250f Cylinder Base Gasket
US $10.00
Suzuki cylinder base gaskets, metal -  NOS.
Suzuki cylinder base gaskets, metal - NOS.
US $1.00
Norton 750-engine cylinder base gasket
Norton 750-engine cylinder base gasket
US $7.00
Cylinder Base Gasket Kawasaki KX80 KX85 KX100 11060-1779 Cylinder Base Gasket
Cylinder Base Gasket Kawasaki KX80 KX85 KX100 11060-1779 Cylinder Base Gasket
US $5.25
Vtg. NEW NOS! OEM! Pioneer P50 P51 P52 + Chain Saw Cylinder Base Gasket 430570
Vtg. NEW NOS! OEM! Pioneer P50 P51 P52 + Chain Saw Cylinder Base Gasket 430570
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RARE NOS Vintage IEL Pioneer Chain Saw Cylinder Base Gasket 430570 OMC Lawn Boy
RARE NOS Vintage IEL Pioneer Chain Saw Cylinder Base Gasket 430570 OMC Lawn Boy
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HUSQVARNA 359 357 XP Cylinder base gasket aftermarket
HUSQVARNA 359 357 XP Cylinder base gasket aftermarket
US $4.99
Yamaha XS 750 +6.5mm Cylinder Base and Head Gasket Set (01-1085)
Yamaha XS 750 +6.5mm Cylinder Base and Head Gasket Set (01-1085)
US $29.99
HONDA CR125M,MR175,MT125 1974-78  nos cylinder base gaskets 12191-373-306
HONDA CR125M,MR175,MT125 1974-78 nos cylinder base gaskets 12191-373-306
US $12.99

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