The leak you are seeing is fre-on, not coolant. The greenish fluid is a/c compressor oil with leak detection dye. The compressor would need to be replaced and then recharged most likely.
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A/C / antifreeze leak in 97 silverado?
I went outside one day and there was fluid on my driveway. I looked under the hood and there was antifreeze coming from the A/C compressor!!!! And I then tried my A/C It did not work. The truck is not over heating. I have no clue how antifreeze would even get close to the a/c compressor. I changed the head gaskets about 2 years ago.A/C / antifreeze leak in 97 silverado?
The leak you are seeing is fre-on, not coolant. The greenish fluid is a/c compressor oil with leak detection dye. The compressor would need to be replaced and then recharged most likely.acne cause scarring cavernous monitor display back
The leak you are seeing is fre-on, not coolant. The greenish fluid is a/c compressor oil with leak detection dye. The compressor would need to be replaced and then recharged most likely.
How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
The car will not accelerate over 30MPH. The car often stalls when idling. The mechanic says the 3rd cylinder is dead. The air pressure was only 20PSI, when it should be 150PSI. He recommends a valve job where he will replace some things in the engine including the head gasket. He also changed the distributor rotor, wires, spark plugs. HE want to chare $1400 for everything. This seems expensive. Would it be cheaper just to replace the old engine. It is 42 years old now.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
i own a repair shop and you can have the whole engine rebuilt cheaper than you can have him half way fix it,i think he,s going to half way fix it,so take it somewhere and have a good mechanic look it over im sure it needs work, i do this all the time,but don't let that mechanic touch it,for that kind of money you can have every single piece of that motor replaced and it will be like a new one,actually it will cost you less than that those are really simple to work on,good luck with it hope this helps.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
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I take it you want to keep the car as original as possible. Otherwise there isn't much reason to be driving a 66 Dart. The slant sixes are an easy engine to overhaul and with one dead cylinder that's what I'd do. What that mechanic is telling you is not what's best. A valve job on an old engine like that will lead to ring failure and oil burning and possibly bearing failure. You can probably buy a short block but then the engine serial No. will no longer match the car. Find a good repair shop that can overhaul the engine for you. You'll be happier and out less money in the long run.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
Check with Checkers how much an engine is or any other auto parts store you have.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
You can get a V-8 that drops right in and is more reliable than the slant 6 for around $1000. not only will it give you an increase in power, but the overall feel of the car as well.
i own a repair shop and you can have the whole engine rebuilt cheaper than you can have him half way fix it,i think he,s going to half way fix it,so take it somewhere and have a good mechanic look it over im sure it needs work, i do this all the time,but don't let that mechanic touch it,for that kind of money you can have every single piece of that motor replaced and it will be like a new one,actually it will cost you less than that those are really simple to work on,good luck with it hope this helps.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
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How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?I take it you want to keep the car as original as possible. Otherwise there isn't much reason to be driving a 66 Dart. The slant sixes are an easy engine to overhaul and with one dead cylinder that's what I'd do. What that mechanic is telling you is not what's best. A valve job on an old engine like that will lead to ring failure and oil burning and possibly bearing failure. You can probably buy a short block but then the engine serial No. will no longer match the car. Find a good repair shop that can overhaul the engine for you. You'll be happier and out less money in the long run.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
Check with Checkers how much an engine is or any other auto parts store you have.How much does it cost to replace the engine in a Dodge Dart? (1966 with slant 6-cylinder)?
You can get a V-8 that drops right in and is more reliable than the slant 6 for around $1000. not only will it give you an increase in power, but the overall feel of the car as well.
Heating problems with my 1999 subaru ouback.?
at around 160 000 miles the engine of the ouback 2.5 was overheating only on high speed. Now , at 200 000 miles all the time in hot wearther.Cooling water consumption, about 1 liter by 1000 miles, What can be ? I use fuel and gas, and a Subaru dealer told me that the gas brakes the heads..What is the best to do ? how much costs heads? changing the gaskets can be enough?
T Y.Heating problems with my 1999 subaru ouback.?
The head gaskets are very sensitive to a overheating condition. Subaru actually extended powertrain warranty time on theses vehicle for head gasket failure conditions. But unfortunatelty you are above the milage and time limit to qualify for the repairs. I've worked on a hand full of these vehicles and none of of them required cylinder head replacement. I just replaced the gaskets, flushed the block and radiator and the vehicles ran trouble free. In the event if you are not so lucky,at one time subaru offered rebuilt heads with exchange for yours. Price ranged from 450-650$ per head. They may still be avalible.
Good Luck!Heating problems with my 1999 subaru ouback.?
Nobody on this portal can tell you for sure....but you may be able to get away with just replacing the head gaskets. There are a lot of miles on this engine....
T Y.Heating problems with my 1999 subaru ouback.?
The head gaskets are very sensitive to a overheating condition. Subaru actually extended powertrain warranty time on theses vehicle for head gasket failure conditions. But unfortunatelty you are above the milage and time limit to qualify for the repairs. I've worked on a hand full of these vehicles and none of of them required cylinder head replacement. I just replaced the gaskets, flushed the block and radiator and the vehicles ran trouble free. In the event if you are not so lucky,at one time subaru offered rebuilt heads with exchange for yours. Price ranged from 450-650$ per head. They may still be avalible.
Good Luck!Heating problems with my 1999 subaru ouback.?
Nobody on this portal can tell you for sure....but you may be able to get away with just replacing the head gaskets. There are a lot of miles on this engine....
Head gasket replacement...?
1999 Subaru Forester 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic
I took my car in for the coolant additive that is need every 40,000 miles to prevent head gasket failure and I was told that both head gaskets are leaking and so is the water pump and that I missed my scheduled additive. What I need to know it what do I need to get to change all of it. I know I need the head gaskets, bolts, head gasket sealant, water pump, water pump seal, water pump gasket sealer, and a timing belt. I know I need a few other seals(intake I think) but I don't know what they are called and if I should replace anything else while I have the engine broke down. What do I need to replace the head gaskets and water pump? Instead of paying $3000 to get it done, I'm doing it myself for $350-$400 since I know how.Head gasket replacement...?
The first thing would be to take out the heads and check on the cylinders liners if scratched by pistons by over heat.
As from there a list of parts could be made.
Also try to get a manuel such as Haynes or other.
I took my car in for the coolant additive that is need every 40,000 miles to prevent head gasket failure and I was told that both head gaskets are leaking and so is the water pump and that I missed my scheduled additive. What I need to know it what do I need to get to change all of it. I know I need the head gaskets, bolts, head gasket sealant, water pump, water pump seal, water pump gasket sealer, and a timing belt. I know I need a few other seals(intake I think) but I don't know what they are called and if I should replace anything else while I have the engine broke down. What do I need to replace the head gaskets and water pump? Instead of paying $3000 to get it done, I'm doing it myself for $350-$400 since I know how.Head gasket replacement...?
The first thing would be to take out the heads and check on the cylinders liners if scratched by pistons by over heat.
As from there a list of parts could be made.
Also try to get a manuel such as Haynes or other.
Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
i have a rover 25 i was on the motorway and it started losing power fast, i pulled over and it died and then i couldnt start it.
well i could start it but as soon as i let go of the throttle it dies again. it drove onto the tow truck.
i sent it to a garage and they think its the head gasket although i didnt think it was that as the usual symptoms weren't there
how much should a head gasket cost to change?Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
It sounds like it ran out of gas.Since it starts then dies.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
Head gasket will cost a bit as it takes some time to do. While the head is off, assuming this is the problem. You might as well have the head checked for cracks and if the valves need to be redone. The garage should give you a written estimate for repairs before you authorize any work. In US dollars could be $600. what test has garage done? A compression test will confirm head gasket. Have electronics been tested To see if delivering correct spark to fire engine? When was fuel filter last changed? Has fuel pressure been tested? Could be weak fuel pump?Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
If it were a head gasket it wouldn't start at all. Sound more like the fuel pump died. Have the fuel pressure checked before changing the head gasket.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
They should have done a compression test. If they haven't, ask them to do it. This will prove that the cylinder head needs to come off for inspection or not. If the compression figures for each cylinder are approximately equal there is nothing wrong with the gasket or head. It sounds more like a fuel supply problem to me. If you can possibly get a male friend or relative to accompany you when you enquire about the problem, do so. These bastards tend to fill women up with all sorts of bullshit I am sorry to say. Wear old clothes as they can smell money a mile off.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
reading the symptoms it sounds like a plugged fuel filter or a plugged catalytic converter. DO NOT let them replace the head gasket. That is not the problem. A head gasket on that rover is an arm and a leg and it won't solve your problem. Also get the fuel pressure tested because it could be a weak fuel pump.
well i could start it but as soon as i let go of the throttle it dies again. it drove onto the tow truck.
i sent it to a garage and they think its the head gasket although i didnt think it was that as the usual symptoms weren't there
how much should a head gasket cost to change?Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
It sounds like it ran out of gas.Since it starts then dies.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
Head gasket will cost a bit as it takes some time to do. While the head is off, assuming this is the problem. You might as well have the head checked for cracks and if the valves need to be redone. The garage should give you a written estimate for repairs before you authorize any work. In US dollars could be $600. what test has garage done? A compression test will confirm head gasket. Have electronics been tested To see if delivering correct spark to fire engine? When was fuel filter last changed? Has fuel pressure been tested? Could be weak fuel pump?Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
If it were a head gasket it wouldn't start at all. Sound more like the fuel pump died. Have the fuel pressure checked before changing the head gasket.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
They should have done a compression test. If they haven't, ask them to do it. This will prove that the cylinder head needs to come off for inspection or not. If the compression figures for each cylinder are approximately equal there is nothing wrong with the gasket or head. It sounds more like a fuel supply problem to me. If you can possibly get a male friend or relative to accompany you when you enquire about the problem, do so. These bastards tend to fill women up with all sorts of bullshit I am sorry to say. Wear old clothes as they can smell money a mile off.Rover lost power fast then died and wont start?
reading the symptoms it sounds like a plugged fuel filter or a plugged catalytic converter. DO NOT let them replace the head gasket. That is not the problem. A head gasket on that rover is an arm and a leg and it won't solve your problem. Also get the fuel pressure tested because it could be a weak fuel pump.
How much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
i bought my 2006 chevy impala in june of 2009.i let 3 mechanic check it out before i purchased it and nothing was wrong.i have a friend that said he shaved the heads and got a oil change and it cost 500 dollars. now he did this himself and he is no mechanic. then after all of this i paid him back. now i took my car to a real mechanic and he said that he could tell that nothing was done just by me popping the hood. so now im stuck with a friend that says he did something and a real mechanic saying he didn't and will come show him that he didn't. i just wanna know how much does it cost to do that?How much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
$500 sounds like a fair price to do head gaskets on that car , i dont know how your %26quot;real mechanic%26quot; can tell just by liftin the hood that he didnt do anything if he didnt clean everything like a shop would it really wouldnt look like the heads where done but anyways not sure if I answered you question ir not but thats my 2 cents worhHow much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
Are you referring to the work that your so called friend did or didn't do? First of all does your friend have a machine shop in his basement? The work that you describe would have to be done in a facility where the machines that turn or shave heads because of warpage have to be done in exact tolerances. If you pull your own heads it would probably cost about $100.00 to $150.00 a head. If the shop does all the work about two and a half times the cost I quoted you.How much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
About $1300 is probably the best price you'll find to do both heads at a good shop. Anything less would probably be skipping steps. If your friend actually had the heads machined, they will look brand new. As, the machine shop will completely clean the heads before and after machining.celeb myspace acne cause scarring
$500 sounds like a fair price to do head gaskets on that car , i dont know how your %26quot;real mechanic%26quot; can tell just by liftin the hood that he didnt do anything if he didnt clean everything like a shop would it really wouldnt look like the heads where done but anyways not sure if I answered you question ir not but thats my 2 cents worhHow much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
Are you referring to the work that your so called friend did or didn't do? First of all does your friend have a machine shop in his basement? The work that you describe would have to be done in a facility where the machines that turn or shave heads because of warpage have to be done in exact tolerances. If you pull your own heads it would probably cost about $100.00 to $150.00 a head. If the shop does all the work about two and a half times the cost I quoted you.How much does a head gasket cost for a 2006 chevy impala?
About $1300 is probably the best price you'll find to do both heads at a good shop. Anything less would probably be skipping steps. If your friend actually had the heads machined, they will look brand new. As, the machine shop will completely clean the heads before and after machining.
How do you take off the pulley below the fan? mechanics help?
How do u take off the pully below the fan with out the motor turning over because we was changing my head gasket and the timing chain came outta place on the bottom sprocket and know we have to take the whole front of the motor apart but all that pully wants to do is turn and we dont know how to get a good grip on it and break the bolt loose can anybody help me?
1983 Nissan 720 engine 2.4How do you take off the pulley below the fan? mechanics help?
Rapid Fire is correct about needing the puller (harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller) later, but seems to have missed the fact that you're still trying to get the bolt loose, which must be done first. The easiest way to do this is to take off any access cover you need to, and jam a screwdriver into the teeth of the flywheel/torque converter flex plate (where the starter engages) Wedge it in such a way that the engines crankshaft (the part the pulley is on in front), won't turn counterclockwise while turning the bolt in the middle of the pulley, until it comes loose.
One other thought though. Are you sure you need to take that stuff apart? Assuming you lined it up with top dead center before you started, I'd think you could just re-hook the chain, and proceed as before. Of course, if you have rotated the crankshaft in the meantime, trying to get the bolt off, it may be necessary now. Or maybe you could line up the timing marks again? I mean, the chain doesn't really care which teeth it's on. It's the relation between the gears that matters.
Sometimes, when faced with a situation like this, the best thing you can do is take a step back, take a deep breath, and take a few minutes to think about the alternatives.How do you take off the pulley below the fan? mechanics help?
You need to use a gear puller to get the pulley off. Most parts stores will lend or rent you one. When the pulley comes off you will notice a keyway cut into the shaft - Do not lose the little metall woodruff key that comes out with the pulley.
1983 Nissan 720 engine 2.4How do you take off the pulley below the fan? mechanics help?
Rapid Fire is correct about needing the puller (harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller) later, but seems to have missed the fact that you're still trying to get the bolt loose, which must be done first. The easiest way to do this is to take off any access cover you need to, and jam a screwdriver into the teeth of the flywheel/torque converter flex plate (where the starter engages) Wedge it in such a way that the engines crankshaft (the part the pulley is on in front), won't turn counterclockwise while turning the bolt in the middle of the pulley, until it comes loose.
One other thought though. Are you sure you need to take that stuff apart? Assuming you lined it up with top dead center before you started, I'd think you could just re-hook the chain, and proceed as before. Of course, if you have rotated the crankshaft in the meantime, trying to get the bolt off, it may be necessary now. Or maybe you could line up the timing marks again? I mean, the chain doesn't really care which teeth it's on. It's the relation between the gears that matters.
Sometimes, when faced with a situation like this, the best thing you can do is take a step back, take a deep breath, and take a few minutes to think about the alternatives.How do you take off the pulley below the fan? mechanics help?
You need to use a gear puller to get the pulley off. Most parts stores will lend or rent you one. When the pulley comes off you will notice a keyway cut into the shaft - Do not lose the little metall woodruff key that comes out with the pulley.
I need to buy a car less than $1700?
I have a 2001 vw passat 1.8T, it started really messing up at 135,000 miles and in 2 years I've spent fixing it about $2000. Because my uncle is a mechanic I ended up paying for the parts and not labor. Anyway the car isn't working now, it barely turns on at 176,000 miles. It needs another $1000 to fix... I want to buy another old/reliable car because passats ARE NOT reliable at all. I've changed the head gasket 3 times (once at the dealer) and it kept on leaking oil... what would you recommend for me to buy? camry (90-94), accord (90-94)? what else. How many miles did your good old dependable car last you? how much you think I should sell my passat for parts or for a mechanic to fix... Thank youI need to buy a car less than $1700?
It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota... First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car - for example here - carquotes.fateback.comI need to buy a car less than $1700?
Camrys 95+ are good too. Also, Corollas. We had a 91 Corolla, with like 319,000 miles on it, and sold it for $50 about 5 years ago. I see it still driving around town to this day. I know that it's the same one from the unique rust hole in the trunk, haha. Any Toyota would be where it's at.I need to buy a car less than $1700?
my uncle owns a 93 camry , now drove past 250,000miles , still running very strong. he had no problems with it . so what does that tell you ? 93-94 carmy are good . very dependable.
selling it will get you no more than $1500 . fixing cost the same pretty much , so is time to give it up
It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota... First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car - for example here - carquotes.fateback.comI need to buy a car less than $1700?
Camrys 95+ are good too. Also, Corollas. We had a 91 Corolla, with like 319,000 miles on it, and sold it for $50 about 5 years ago. I see it still driving around town to this day. I know that it's the same one from the unique rust hole in the trunk, haha. Any Toyota would be where it's at.I need to buy a car less than $1700?
my uncle owns a 93 camry , now drove past 250,000miles , still running very strong. he had no problems with it . so what does that tell you ? 93-94 carmy are good . very dependable.
selling it will get you no more than $1500 . fixing cost the same pretty much , so is time to give it up
How do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
I recently had to change the head gaskets on my 97 ford expedition and had to take the 2 heads to a shop to get repaired and checked for warps anyways I finished putting everything back together and now it wont start it is obviously a timing problem because when I put it back together the timing chains were taken off and put back not in their original position %26quot;my father actually put the chains on I did the rest%26quot; as he has more know how about timing but he put them on wrong my question is how do I go about finding the correct position to put the 2 timing chains as they are completely off time and I cant take it to a shop because im piss poor broke for now %26quot;damn economy%26quot; any help is appreciatedHow do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
First off, like already mentioned, these engines ARE interference engines meaning that valves WILL touch pistons if valve timing is off. With that in mind, you better hope that you haven't damaged valves.
To time these engines correctly, yes there are specific tools that are dedicated for the purposes of holding the cams and cranks into position for this procedure. But in absence of those tools (which I'm assuming is the case), this would be best done with two people on hand. First turn the engine over to the point where cylinder 1 is at TDC (it will be marked on the timing cover). Next, you'll need to remove both valve covers, the crankshaft pulley (which requires use of a bolt-grip type puller which I'm sure you know already) and then finally the timing chain cover. Remove both timing chain tensioners and compress them CAREFULLY in a vise, using a tiny flat blade screwdriver to push on the lock tabs as you compress it. Finally, insert a paper clip into the holes to hold them into the released position when you remove them from the vise. Now remove both timing chains. The crankshaft sprocket should be set where the mark is on the 6 o'clock position. You will now fold one chain exactly in half. On a 4.6L engine, you will mark one link with some kind of paint that won't rub off easily. And then you will mark the other end link with the same paint. The procedure is identical for a 5.4L engine except, you will mark one link with paint on the one end, and you will mark the two links at the opposite end. You will now begin with the driver side bank of cylinders and install the chain with the painted mark on the one link oriented with the mark on the crankshaft's INNER sprocket (so that this mark is at the 6 o'clock position). You will now have an assistant CAREFULLY rotate the driver side cam to where the dot on the cam sprocket is at approximately the 1 o'clock position, using either an 18mm wrench on the sprocket bolt, or a pair of vise-grips on the cam itself if it has the one-piece pressed on style of sprocket. BE CAREFULL WHEN THIS IS DONE, AS THE CAM IS UNDER TENSION. Next, have the assistant install the other end of the chain with the painted mark lined up with the dot on the sprocket (two painted marks if it's the 5.4L engine). Make sure the chain maintains this orientation as you reinstall the timing chain tensioner and torque the two 10mm bolts. Now verify that the chain is in proper time and pull the paper clip out in order to apply tension to the chain. Now repeat this step with the passenger side bank, with the chain installed on the outer sprocket on the crankshaft, and with the dot on the cam sprocket at approximately the 10 or 11 o'clock position. Once installed, reinstall the crank sensor ring onto the crankshaft, and then the timing chain cover and crankshaft pulley. Before reinstalling the valve covers, turn the engine over by hand using an 18mm socket and johnson bar on the crank pulley bolt. This is to ensure you haven't damaged any valves. Reinstall the valve covers and start engine to check for leaks or other issues. Hope this helps.How do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
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Not that it was too long to post. Rather I was pressed for time and could not copy it down for ya.
My friend, I hope you haven't damaged the valves, if the chains are off then most likey you have. In order to time the motor, on a 5.4 you must have a timing chain tool kit that has the crankshaft holding tool and the camshaft timing tools, with out them you will never get it timed right, a 4.6 has copper colored links and with the the crank on top dead center and align the linksHow do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
Haynes manual has the procedure complete with pics.
cost ya $20 at the parts store.
toolong procedure and need pics to post here.
First off, like already mentioned, these engines ARE interference engines meaning that valves WILL touch pistons if valve timing is off. With that in mind, you better hope that you haven't damaged valves.
To time these engines correctly, yes there are specific tools that are dedicated for the purposes of holding the cams and cranks into position for this procedure. But in absence of those tools (which I'm assuming is the case), this would be best done with two people on hand. First turn the engine over to the point where cylinder 1 is at TDC (it will be marked on the timing cover). Next, you'll need to remove both valve covers, the crankshaft pulley (which requires use of a bolt-grip type puller which I'm sure you know already) and then finally the timing chain cover. Remove both timing chain tensioners and compress them CAREFULLY in a vise, using a tiny flat blade screwdriver to push on the lock tabs as you compress it. Finally, insert a paper clip into the holes to hold them into the released position when you remove them from the vise. Now remove both timing chains. The crankshaft sprocket should be set where the mark is on the 6 o'clock position. You will now fold one chain exactly in half. On a 4.6L engine, you will mark one link with some kind of paint that won't rub off easily. And then you will mark the other end link with the same paint. The procedure is identical for a 5.4L engine except, you will mark one link with paint on the one end, and you will mark the two links at the opposite end. You will now begin with the driver side bank of cylinders and install the chain with the painted mark on the one link oriented with the mark on the crankshaft's INNER sprocket (so that this mark is at the 6 o'clock position). You will now have an assistant CAREFULLY rotate the driver side cam to where the dot on the cam sprocket is at approximately the 1 o'clock position, using either an 18mm wrench on the sprocket bolt, or a pair of vise-grips on the cam itself if it has the one-piece pressed on style of sprocket. BE CAREFULL WHEN THIS IS DONE, AS THE CAM IS UNDER TENSION. Next, have the assistant install the other end of the chain with the painted mark lined up with the dot on the sprocket (two painted marks if it's the 5.4L engine). Make sure the chain maintains this orientation as you reinstall the timing chain tensioner and torque the two 10mm bolts. Now verify that the chain is in proper time and pull the paper clip out in order to apply tension to the chain. Now repeat this step with the passenger side bank, with the chain installed on the outer sprocket on the crankshaft, and with the dot on the cam sprocket at approximately the 10 or 11 o'clock position. Once installed, reinstall the crank sensor ring onto the crankshaft, and then the timing chain cover and crankshaft pulley. Before reinstalling the valve covers, turn the engine over by hand using an 18mm socket and johnson bar on the crank pulley bolt. This is to ensure you haven't damaged any valves. Reinstall the valve covers and start engine to check for leaks or other issues. Hope this helps.How do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
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How do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?My friend, I hope you haven't damaged the valves, if the chains are off then most likey you have. In order to time the motor, on a 5.4 you must have a timing chain tool kit that has the crankshaft holding tool and the camshaft timing tools, with out them you will never get it timed right, a 4.6 has copper colored links and with the the crank on top dead center and align the linksHow do I fix timing on a 97 expedition?
Haynes manual has the procedure complete with pics.
cost ya $20 at the parts store.
toolong procedure and need pics to post here.
98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
i did have the heads resurfaced when i changed the head gasket btw... how much would a shop charge me to diagnose the problem?98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
On many cars when you drain the water and then re-fill it,the thermostat hinders the free flow of water around the circuit and this creates an air pocket in the system.A quick trip around the block to warm it up opens the stat and clears the air pocket so that the water level in the radiator is lowered ; it has not leaked out ,just filled up the air pocket space so now you can fill it up. You say that you have changed the fan switch,are you sure that the fan is switched.When it overheats does the fan run at this time.98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
If it was time to replace all of those other items, the radiator should have been right along on that list as well.
If we're talking about the wonderful Ford 3.8L V6, anytime is really fine for that engine to blow a head gasket. It happens..its just a bad design...but we'll stay positive and hope it's not that.
If you're not getting any hot coolant through your heater core, you might want to check and see if the coolant is leaking from a heater hose when the heater is on, or maybe from the heater core itself.98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
since corrosion is present, there is a possibility the heater core is clogged. take both hoses off core, hook garden hose to inlet hole and flush out. could be water is not going tru core and therefore no circulation back to engine block. change thermostat98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
eliminate the fan switch and run it direct from a fuse to have continuous air flowing to the radiator that guarantees that its not the fan :)
On many cars when you drain the water and then re-fill it,the thermostat hinders the free flow of water around the circuit and this creates an air pocket in the system.A quick trip around the block to warm it up opens the stat and clears the air pocket so that the water level in the radiator is lowered ; it has not leaked out ,just filled up the air pocket space so now you can fill it up. You say that you have changed the fan switch,are you sure that the fan is switched.When it overheats does the fan run at this time.98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
If it was time to replace all of those other items, the radiator should have been right along on that list as well.
If we're talking about the wonderful Ford 3.8L V6, anytime is really fine for that engine to blow a head gasket. It happens..its just a bad design...but we'll stay positive and hope it's not that.
If you're not getting any hot coolant through your heater core, you might want to check and see if the coolant is leaking from a heater hose when the heater is on, or maybe from the heater core itself.98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
since corrosion is present, there is a possibility the heater core is clogged. take both hoses off core, hook garden hose to inlet hole and flush out. could be water is not going tru core and therefore no circulation back to engine block. change thermostat98 taurus over heating... AGAIN!?
eliminate the fan switch and run it direct from a fuse to have continuous air flowing to the radiator that guarantees that its not the fan :)
How much longer do you give my cherokee?
I own a 1992 Jeep Cherokee, i recently decided to do some work on it. I am going to be changing the head gasket, De gunking the valve train, cleaning the cylinder bores as well as the cylinder heads themselves, as well as replacing the radiator. My jeep currently has a total of 397 xxx KM on it. Before i get bitched out and told to ditch it please understand that this motor is known to last up to 480 xxx KM BEFORE getting a rebuildHow much longer do you give my cherokee?
I'm with you...clean it up and keep it running till the wheels fall off (just an expression).How much longer do you give my cherokee?
No more than 2 years, its almost 20 years old.how do i setup my tv tuner card database
I'm with you...clean it up and keep it running till the wheels fall off (just an expression).How much longer do you give my cherokee?
No more than 2 years, its almost 20 years old.
Metal shavings on the dipstick?
I was told by the mechanic today that I have metal shavings in my oil. They were in the oil on the dipstick. Not the transmission fluid, it's the engine oil! What does this mean? I know it's bad, but how bad? It's not my fault, it's the mechanics. I took it in for a blown head gasket - it was pouring antifreeze, never overheated, I've been diligent with my oil changes at 2000 - 2500 miles, the engine had absolutely no problems until they changed my head gasket so they are definitely going to have to fix this and eat the costs, but I am just wondering what I am looking at possibly. Thrown rod maybe?Metal shavings on the dipstick?
There are many things that could have caused this. Before your head gasket was change water could have leaked into the cylinder and caused it to hydraulic bending a rod or a valve. The ticking noise you heard could be coming from the valve train which would have been affected by the head gasket change. You will probably be looking at a pulling the motor to find out what is causing this noise. Pedro says changing the oil filter is all you need to do WRONG. Do not drive this vehicle any more, have it towed to another garage if you don't like the last one. If the ticking is the valve train your fix should be inexpensive but if it drove it will cost you more. However with metal shavings in the oil I would say your problem is worse. If the tick high pitched it is from your valve train and the shavings could be valve seats or valve guides. If the tick was low pitched with a deep echo it is coming from the bottom end and could be bearings. Anyway don't drive this car any more it will only damage it more!
Driving it that short of distance from the shop after them fixing it and something goes wrong! Any good shop would realize they did something wrong and would fix it at no cost to you. If you have problems with this shop find another. You said about a warranty, any dealer of the same type of auto should honor it and would be glad to have your business.Metal shavings on the dipstick?
yeah your engine is totaled what ever they did it mad it worse your bearings are shot. if they did this then make em pay for itMetal shavings on the dipstick?
depends on the amount of shavings...you can have a magnet placed in your oil pan...if you threw a ros you'd know itMetal shavings on the dipstick?
metal shavings mean nothing..unless your engine is not working [overheating,,,banging noise,,etc] just change oil and filter and dont worry,,,nothing in a head gasget change that would cause shavings,,, it woul'nt cost more if u wait,,,just keep driving...Metal shavings on the dipstick?
it just sounds like when u blew the gasket that it could have also threw that rod and smashed against the block and shavin off the flakes into ur oil! so i would make them do it again and yes have them eat the cost!!!!Metal shavings on the dipstick?
Why do you thing they are responsible? They fixed what you told them too. Anytime you get water in the oil it is a good chance that the water will ruin the bearings which is what happened in your case.Metal shavings on the dipstick?
youve got definate bearing wear.... a crank kit at the very least....sounds like the head gasket allowed water to the crankcase at time of failure,,,,water and coolant are NOT good lubricants for bearings..Metal shavings on the dipstick?
changing a head gasket wouldnt do that. if the noise is low, then its probably a rod bearing ready to go. if you threw a rod, it would be louder then a tick.now dear, this is just a guess, you can run this by your husband and see what he thinks. what about when they were cleaning the block and heads, some of the steel got into the oil drain holes and went into the oil pan, if it did then maybe the bearings picked up some of them. thats just a guess, i could be wrong.
There are many things that could have caused this. Before your head gasket was change water could have leaked into the cylinder and caused it to hydraulic bending a rod or a valve. The ticking noise you heard could be coming from the valve train which would have been affected by the head gasket change. You will probably be looking at a pulling the motor to find out what is causing this noise. Pedro says changing the oil filter is all you need to do WRONG. Do not drive this vehicle any more, have it towed to another garage if you don't like the last one. If the ticking is the valve train your fix should be inexpensive but if it drove it will cost you more. However with metal shavings in the oil I would say your problem is worse. If the tick high pitched it is from your valve train and the shavings could be valve seats or valve guides. If the tick was low pitched with a deep echo it is coming from the bottom end and could be bearings. Anyway don't drive this car any more it will only damage it more!
Driving it that short of distance from the shop after them fixing it and something goes wrong! Any good shop would realize they did something wrong and would fix it at no cost to you. If you have problems with this shop find another. You said about a warranty, any dealer of the same type of auto should honor it and would be glad to have your business.Metal shavings on the dipstick?
yeah your engine is totaled what ever they did it mad it worse your bearings are shot. if they did this then make em pay for itMetal shavings on the dipstick?
depends on the amount of shavings...you can have a magnet placed in your oil pan...if you threw a ros you'd know itMetal shavings on the dipstick?
metal shavings mean nothing..unless your engine is not working [overheating,,,banging noise,,etc] just change oil and filter and dont worry,,,nothing in a head gasget change that would cause shavings,,, it woul'nt cost more if u wait,,,just keep driving...Metal shavings on the dipstick?
it just sounds like when u blew the gasket that it could have also threw that rod and smashed against the block and shavin off the flakes into ur oil! so i would make them do it again and yes have them eat the cost!!!!Metal shavings on the dipstick?
Why do you thing they are responsible? They fixed what you told them too. Anytime you get water in the oil it is a good chance that the water will ruin the bearings which is what happened in your case.Metal shavings on the dipstick?
youve got definate bearing wear.... a crank kit at the very least....sounds like the head gasket allowed water to the crankcase at time of failure,,,,water and coolant are NOT good lubricants for bearings..Metal shavings on the dipstick?
changing a head gasket wouldnt do that. if the noise is low, then its probably a rod bearing ready to go. if you threw a rod, it would be louder then a tick.now dear, this is just a guess, you can run this by your husband and see what he thinks. what about when they were cleaning the block and heads, some of the steel got into the oil drain holes and went into the oil pan, if it did then maybe the bearings picked up some of them. thats just a guess, i could be wrong.
1988 Ford F-250 help?
I have a 1988 Ford F-250 with a 302 EFI (Fuel Injected) its also 4x4, i have a major problem it wont start. It wont even start to turn over. Battery is fully charged and i replaced the starter... Help Please!!! also how hard is it to change the head gaskets?1988 Ford F-250 help?
check grown from bat to frame to engine block rh side
next check cable from positive to starter relay if it click went you start
if no click
check small connector on starter relay if rusty
if you have a click
may have bad starter relay bad grown bad ignition switch or neutral safety switch gone
Standard or auto trans
as for head gasket not bad
ps got a 88 250 302 4x4 plow truck and more ford truck
check grown from bat to frame to engine block rh side
next check cable from positive to starter relay if it click went you start
if no click
check small connector on starter relay if rusty
if you have a click
may have bad starter relay bad grown bad ignition switch or neutral safety switch gone
Standard or auto trans
as for head gasket not bad
ps got a 88 250 302 4x4 plow truck and more ford truck
Code 13 shows up on scan on a 92 firebird. 305 tbi?
had the head gaskets changed and oil pump and code 13 shows up on scan tool. Code 13 is oxygen sensor low signal. The car runs like crap. How do I fix the problem does it have anything to do with the catalytic converter. It wants to kill when I step on the gas, spits and sputters and car shakes. Please help the guy that fixed my car doesnt now what is wrong.Code 13 shows up on scan on a 92 firebird. 305 tbi?
Definitely could be the Cat, it will create excessive back pressure and blow the head gasket. Also make sure the timing is exact and that the firing order is 18436572.
Definitely could be the Cat, it will create excessive back pressure and blow the head gasket. Also make sure the timing is exact and that the firing order is 18436572.
Peugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
hi
i have a 2000 Peugeot 206 1.4 and a week ago i had my timing belt and head gasket changed because i had an oil leak. i don't no if its related but the handbrake light, oil light and stop light is flickering at me when stopping in traffic and like usual i have the handbrake light lit i have my handbrake on.
as soon as i start to move off or rev the car a little the lights stop flickering and everything is normal. i hear no unusual noise and i haven't realised any difference in the car.
i also changed the oil pressure switch which hasn't helped.
i checked all my oils and they are all find and also the car came out of mechanics and i was there when he checked and topped up all the oils and liquids etc etc.
does anyone one why its flickering please help and someone also told me to increase the idle and it will fix the problem how do i do that and what is idle.Peugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
you need a new oil pressure switch,approx æ‹¢5 and 15 minuets to fit onePeugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
You MIGHT have a sticking oil presure relief valve, or your idle is too low. The oil pressure relief valve is a part of your oil pump. In other words, if your relief valve is mucked up with sludgy oil, it cannot do it's job, which is to regulate oil pressure when the engine is cold or idling slow. If your engine is fule injected, have your IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE cleaned out with gum-out spray or equivalent. Check your PCV hose for signs of collapsing. IF you have been using regular oils, STOP DOING THIS. Regular oil is the usual cause for oil leaks and sticking pressure valves. START using Mobil One or ELF oil , or at least German Castrol!!! If your engine is idling too slow, it will trigger the oil pressure light no matter how often you change the sensor. Perhaps your technician has used the wrong weight or manufacture of oil for your car. START by having your throttle body and idle air control valve cleaned out. Power wash your engine so things stay clean and easy to see! It is also possible that your voltage regulator is acting up due to low engine speed, or bad carbon brushes that need replacing.Peugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
Told you before, mate, the brake warning system and the oil pressure warning system are entirely separate. The only thing they have in common is that they both have warning lights. You have an electrical problem.
i have a 2000 Peugeot 206 1.4 and a week ago i had my timing belt and head gasket changed because i had an oil leak. i don't no if its related but the handbrake light, oil light and stop light is flickering at me when stopping in traffic and like usual i have the handbrake light lit i have my handbrake on.
as soon as i start to move off or rev the car a little the lights stop flickering and everything is normal. i hear no unusual noise and i haven't realised any difference in the car.
i also changed the oil pressure switch which hasn't helped.
i checked all my oils and they are all find and also the car came out of mechanics and i was there when he checked and topped up all the oils and liquids etc etc.
does anyone one why its flickering please help and someone also told me to increase the idle and it will fix the problem how do i do that and what is idle.Peugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
you need a new oil pressure switch,approx æ‹¢5 and 15 minuets to fit onePeugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
You MIGHT have a sticking oil presure relief valve, or your idle is too low. The oil pressure relief valve is a part of your oil pump. In other words, if your relief valve is mucked up with sludgy oil, it cannot do it's job, which is to regulate oil pressure when the engine is cold or idling slow. If your engine is fule injected, have your IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE cleaned out with gum-out spray or equivalent. Check your PCV hose for signs of collapsing. IF you have been using regular oils, STOP DOING THIS. Regular oil is the usual cause for oil leaks and sticking pressure valves. START using Mobil One or ELF oil , or at least German Castrol!!! If your engine is idling too slow, it will trigger the oil pressure light no matter how often you change the sensor. Perhaps your technician has used the wrong weight or manufacture of oil for your car. START by having your throttle body and idle air control valve cleaned out. Power wash your engine so things stay clean and easy to see! It is also possible that your voltage regulator is acting up due to low engine speed, or bad carbon brushes that need replacing.Peugeot 206 handbrake and oil light flickering?
Told you before, mate, the brake warning system and the oil pressure warning system are entirely separate. The only thing they have in common is that they both have warning lights. You have an electrical problem.
Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
head gasket changed. only valve cover, push rods and rocker arms, and both intake and exhaust manifolds attached to head were taken off. how could that throw off my timing? or make the air fuel mixture too lean? i'm trying to understand the problem. i let car run about 5 min. without the exhaust and manifold didn't turn red. hoping it's clogged or something simple and easy to fix. i replaced the vacuum pipe from manifold to head because of cracks, holes, and leaks. is it possible that the engine got use to running at high idle due to leaks. how do i diagnose and determine my problem on my own without technology the old way. and can a catalytic converter be unclogged? if my temp guage stop working colud that be the blame for the golw? help me with this glowing manifold and pipe issue somebody please... the shop is not an option, ya heard me...Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
Didn't you ask this question earlier? Look, this is not going to be a shade tree answer off the internet fix. You are dumping raw fuel into the exhaust and most likely it has clogged your catalytic converter. But by just replacing the converter most likely it will happen again. I mean a shop with diagnostic equipment can diagnose the problem for an hours labor. I think that is your best bet instead of pulling your hair out and not accomplishing ANYTHING.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
replace the catPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
it would help to know the model of car, but a vacuum leak Will cause it, spray carb cleaner around the intake to find the leakPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
disconnect the battery for a few minutes to reset the computer.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
yoiu may have caused an air pocket in the cooling system.... but a glowing red exhaust most likely is a plugged exhauestPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
What type of car and what size engine? Converter could be clogged but if it was the engine wouldn't run very long and not very well. If the mixture is off, the unburnt fuel will be burning in the exhaust causing it to glow. Is the engine skipping? How do the plugs look? If they are black, rich, if they are very white running lean.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
Have you tried looping your heater core hose and flushing your engine ? If you have a plug somewhere, then not surprising.
You haven't said if your engine otherwise runs fine. Timing chains can jump on start up. This would affect both heads/exhaust.
Another possibility is lifters are sticking. Do you have solid or hydraulic lifters ? Have you ran the engine with your valve cover off and watched to make sure everything seems to be working fine on top ? Getting oil, lifters/rockers working normal,etc.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
Hi!
Okay, my answers are deceptively simple, but that's the best place to start... Take off the catalytic converter, run it straight pipe, and assign two other people to help you inspect the entire line. you want to diagnose *where* the heat up starts out. Pull or swap out the parts in a systematic order as you go down the line, and see how long, or how mush stress, the engine runs before the line goes cherry. If the heat source begins in the manifold, then your repair job is to blame. If it's down the line, you're looking at a plugged line or converter. Catalytic converters can be cleaned out, but you'd have to know what you are doing to a tee, or be willing to pay for someone who does, as a damaged converter is exponentially more dangerous than a blown head. Another contender is a dud sensor, or emissions control system. Are you sure the head you replaced is a sound one? Sometimes duds come in %26quot;new%26quot; or %26quot;reconditioned%26quot; packages. Don't know if you are talking about fuel injection or a carborator system. The fuel injection cleaners that are sold over the counter are crap that does more harm than good. Ask a reputable auto shop or mechanic about who they buy their f.i. cleaners from. A blown temp gage is a bad sign, but more symptom than cause in a heat up that does not involve your coolant system. Speaking of which, I hope you are running half antifreeze and half water in the radiator, and please check to be sure... A pure water or pure antifreeze fill *will* blow the plugs on your engine block, while too little or no water/coolant will over-heat and lock up your engine. In closing, two rare but plausible sources of grief are contaminants introduced into the pistons, arms, or manifold during repairs. Be especially wary of something as simple as water in this case, as this can cause all kinds of hell , including engine over-heat or seizing. There's always some dummy who poured the wrong fluids in the wrong tubes. I've got a buddy who chronically pours engine oil in either the power steering box, the master cylinder, or a more common goof, the transmission tube. Engines hate that, and I'd like to seize his driver's license just to protect the general public from him. All of these scenarios cause engines to cherry, hope you can find the fault inexpensively.email bird
Didn't you ask this question earlier? Look, this is not going to be a shade tree answer off the internet fix. You are dumping raw fuel into the exhaust and most likely it has clogged your catalytic converter. But by just replacing the converter most likely it will happen again. I mean a shop with diagnostic equipment can diagnose the problem for an hours labor. I think that is your best bet instead of pulling your hair out and not accomplishing ANYTHING.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
replace the catPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
it would help to know the model of car, but a vacuum leak Will cause it, spray carb cleaner around the intake to find the leakPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
disconnect the battery for a few minutes to reset the computer.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
yoiu may have caused an air pocket in the cooling system.... but a glowing red exhaust most likely is a plugged exhauestPipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
What type of car and what size engine? Converter could be clogged but if it was the engine wouldn't run very long and not very well. If the mixture is off, the unburnt fuel will be burning in the exhaust causing it to glow. Is the engine skipping? How do the plugs look? If they are black, rich, if they are very white running lean.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
Have you tried looping your heater core hose and flushing your engine ? If you have a plug somewhere, then not surprising.
You haven't said if your engine otherwise runs fine. Timing chains can jump on start up. This would affect both heads/exhaust.
Another possibility is lifters are sticking. Do you have solid or hydraulic lifters ? Have you ran the engine with your valve cover off and watched to make sure everything seems to be working fine on top ? Getting oil, lifters/rockers working normal,etc.Pipe to manifold begins to glow and then the manifold, why?
Hi!
Okay, my answers are deceptively simple, but that's the best place to start... Take off the catalytic converter, run it straight pipe, and assign two other people to help you inspect the entire line. you want to diagnose *where* the heat up starts out. Pull or swap out the parts in a systematic order as you go down the line, and see how long, or how mush stress, the engine runs before the line goes cherry. If the heat source begins in the manifold, then your repair job is to blame. If it's down the line, you're looking at a plugged line or converter. Catalytic converters can be cleaned out, but you'd have to know what you are doing to a tee, or be willing to pay for someone who does, as a damaged converter is exponentially more dangerous than a blown head. Another contender is a dud sensor, or emissions control system. Are you sure the head you replaced is a sound one? Sometimes duds come in %26quot;new%26quot; or %26quot;reconditioned%26quot; packages. Don't know if you are talking about fuel injection or a carborator system. The fuel injection cleaners that are sold over the counter are crap that does more harm than good. Ask a reputable auto shop or mechanic about who they buy their f.i. cleaners from. A blown temp gage is a bad sign, but more symptom than cause in a heat up that does not involve your coolant system. Speaking of which, I hope you are running half antifreeze and half water in the radiator, and please check to be sure... A pure water or pure antifreeze fill *will* blow the plugs on your engine block, while too little or no water/coolant will over-heat and lock up your engine. In closing, two rare but plausible sources of grief are contaminants introduced into the pistons, arms, or manifold during repairs. Be especially wary of something as simple as water in this case, as this can cause all kinds of hell , including engine over-heat or seizing. There's always some dummy who poured the wrong fluids in the wrong tubes. I've got a buddy who chronically pours engine oil in either the power steering box, the master cylinder, or a more common goof, the transmission tube. Engines hate that, and I'd like to seize his driver's license just to protect the general public from him. All of these scenarios cause engines to cherry, hope you can find the fault inexpensively.
How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
my 97 eclipse gst recently started to throw alot of white smoke out of the exhaust could this b because of my turbo burning oil or could it be something else......i dont know if this helps but had the head gasket changed like last month could the turbo be bad or did the shop not install the head gasket correctly causing my car to burn something???...thanx for the helpHow do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
Turbo no go?How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
The head gasket is blown. The smoke is partially burned antifreeze. Looks the shop did it wrong.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
the turbo won't really cause the problem.%26gt; Turbo's either work, or they don't. I don't think you head gasket is the issue either unless its leaking..
white smoke can come from bad plugs, seals, oil pump.. i'd start with the basic tune-up and go from there.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
when oil is burning from the engine it will be a shade of blue coming from the exhaust when antifreeze burns from the engine it is White smokeHow do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
white smoke, isnt that carbon build up? burning to rich/lean?
well i think if it was a bad gasket install it would be leaking a lot,
you will know when your turbo is bad when its not spooling up correctly or at all.. leaks meaning or needs to be rebults
a lot of factors...How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
All ricers will eventually fail over time due to the stress on the engine from trying to race every car on the road.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
if the smoke is whitish, then you're buring antifreeze which means they installed the headgasket incorrectly. if the smoke is bluish, that means you're buring oil. I would take the coupler off the intake side of the turbo to see if there's any oil on it. If so, then it's a bad seal.
Turbo no go?How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
The head gasket is blown. The smoke is partially burned antifreeze. Looks the shop did it wrong.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
the turbo won't really cause the problem.%26gt; Turbo's either work, or they don't. I don't think you head gasket is the issue either unless its leaking..
white smoke can come from bad plugs, seals, oil pump.. i'd start with the basic tune-up and go from there.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
when oil is burning from the engine it will be a shade of blue coming from the exhaust when antifreeze burns from the engine it is White smokeHow do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
white smoke, isnt that carbon build up? burning to rich/lean?
well i think if it was a bad gasket install it would be leaking a lot,
you will know when your turbo is bad when its not spooling up correctly or at all.. leaks meaning or needs to be rebults
a lot of factors...How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
All ricers will eventually fail over time due to the stress on the engine from trying to race every car on the road.How do u know when ur turbo is messed up?
if the smoke is whitish, then you're buring antifreeze which means they installed the headgasket incorrectly. if the smoke is bluish, that means you're buring oil. I would take the coupler off the intake side of the turbo to see if there's any oil on it. If so, then it's a bad seal.
How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
I am looking for a car and I keep seeing adds that say :blown head gasket. I have a descent ability to work on cars myself, but now too good with terminology. When they say blown head gasket, is it just a new gasket that needs changed or what? how much would that cost? Looking at a 92 toyota 4 runner for 500.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
If you are asking this question then you are not even close to being able to tackle this one yourself.
The %26quot;blown head gasket%26quot; can mean a lot of things but it usually means your engine is fried or damaged. Chances are good that you might need to do a lot more than replace the gasket. You often are looking at a total engine replacement.
... and don't bother with a Toyota 4Runner with this problem. The engine is toast.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
Tony is correct. If you are asking this question, it would be unwise to try to tackle the job without a LOT of assistance. This is not a %26quot;minor%26quot; job on any vehicle.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
If you just do a %26quot;slip and slide%26quot;, basically just replace the gasket. It will most likely do the same thing down the road. The correct solultion is to have the block and head checked for warpage (very common on aluminum heads). If either one are warped, then they need to be machined and trued. Not sure what the cost would be, check with your dealships for a reputable local machineist and have him check out the head and block and write up an estimate.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
it shouldn't cost that much i got mine for an 89 civic from autozone for 30 and fixed the rest myself but for labor they might charge u an arm and a legHow much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
OK, first of all, is it a 4 of 6 cyl.? and dont believe it when they say the engine is toast. the 4 cyl that came in that truck is one of the best engines ever to be manufactured. but i cant lie, the head gasket job is no joke. there are timing issues that need to be understood, and the head and block need to be checked for warppage. other than that, all it takes is understanding of nuts and bolts and tourque sequences. $30-50 from your local parts disributor.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
do not buy fixer uppers unless your a pro. again dont buy fixer uppers unless your a pro, just trust me on that.
If you are asking this question then you are not even close to being able to tackle this one yourself.
The %26quot;blown head gasket%26quot; can mean a lot of things but it usually means your engine is fried or damaged. Chances are good that you might need to do a lot more than replace the gasket. You often are looking at a total engine replacement.
... and don't bother with a Toyota 4Runner with this problem. The engine is toast.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
Tony is correct. If you are asking this question, it would be unwise to try to tackle the job without a LOT of assistance. This is not a %26quot;minor%26quot; job on any vehicle.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
If you just do a %26quot;slip and slide%26quot;, basically just replace the gasket. It will most likely do the same thing down the road. The correct solultion is to have the block and head checked for warpage (very common on aluminum heads). If either one are warped, then they need to be machined and trued. Not sure what the cost would be, check with your dealships for a reputable local machineist and have him check out the head and block and write up an estimate.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
it shouldn't cost that much i got mine for an 89 civic from autozone for 30 and fixed the rest myself but for labor they might charge u an arm and a legHow much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
OK, first of all, is it a 4 of 6 cyl.? and dont believe it when they say the engine is toast. the 4 cyl that came in that truck is one of the best engines ever to be manufactured. but i cant lie, the head gasket job is no joke. there are timing issues that need to be understood, and the head and block need to be checked for warppage. other than that, all it takes is understanding of nuts and bolts and tourque sequences. $30-50 from your local parts disributor.How much would it cost to fix blown head gasket?
do not buy fixer uppers unless your a pro. again dont buy fixer uppers unless your a pro, just trust me on that.
Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94.?
I filled coolant reservisor upto max mark and also poured coolant into radiator. but after 3 - 4 days there was no coolant. I again put some coolant and it lost again. My car's temp gauage showing overheating. Today I observed white smoke in and some leakage under hood. What might be problem?
One day, I checked with a mechanic and he indentified that their is lekage in radiator. So would like to know how much charge for repair a radiator. Which is best option, replace with new one or repair old one. I am new in auto so please reply as i am facing problem of over heating of my car.
After some days I checked with HONDA dealer. They did dignose test for the cost of 86$ and found problem in head gasket and repair cost will be 900$. So 900$ is really required to to pay for fixing this problem or it can be less. Or is there any alternative to head gasket. Or if I will not change, what will happend ?Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
First Of All... I dont know why you fools always take your cars to the dealer, especially a honda. Anyhow... Depends where the leek is. If its on the bottom, its possible you can repair it, but if its leeking from the top by the radiator cap, then you need to replace the radiator. Its really easy to install, just buy it at Pep Boys, Kragen, or Auto Zone and install it yourself. If thats too hard for you then just open the yellow pages and start calling all radiotor shops and find the price best for you. No Point taking it to the dealer and pay your life savings. Good LuckLoosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
If you want to keep the car, get it fixed ASAP. If the head gasket is the main leak, you should go to an independent garage for another repair cost estimate. The labor costs from a dealer are the most expensive way to repairs. If the antifreeze coolant has mixed with the oil in the crankcase, you would be wise to get this problem corrected in the next couple of days before serious damage is done to the bearings and cylinder walls. Or you could try to trade the car for something else, like a BMW, MBz, or Toyota.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
how much for it?Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
would be cheaper to buy a parts car with a good engine and have the complete engines swapped.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
uh first off check the oil, if it is a light brown it has water in it so you would have a blown head gasket, if it is the color of oil change the thermostat and check the hoses. Make sure the hoses are tight. Go to auto zone and ask someone they usually will help without charge and get a Haynes book for your car and this will help u with this car. If you do not fix the problem u will pretty much have to buy a new carLoosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
Your car is 13 years old. Whether you bought it new or old you must know something about the history of the age of the various components. Some ot the suggestions in the various inputs are good . You need to examine and inspect all the hose connections, any visible signs of deterioration on the radiator, corrosion on fins, heated or blown out fins, radiator cap seal, signs of water in the engine oil - brownish colour check - if its been there for a while, any visible signe of heated engine gasket. Engine oil level and colour.
When you get an estimate get a detailed parts and labour report and ask what they are going to do. Go to a reliable car garage rather than a dealer. They could do a pressure test to determine where the leak is unless it's a gross leak and its leaking all over the place.
Like a doctor, the more clearly you describe the symptoms, when you first noticed any signs of trouble, the more clearly an honest garage dealer could identify the problem and a possible solution at a reasonable cost. If you lie you will pay the price.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
It's terminal. You're looking at thousands of dollars in repairs. Pay someone $100 to haul the piece of junk away.
I filled coolant reservisor upto max mark and also poured coolant into radiator. but after 3 - 4 days there was no coolant. I again put some coolant and it lost again. My car's temp gauage showing overheating. Today I observed white smoke in and some leakage under hood. What might be problem?
One day, I checked with a mechanic and he indentified that their is lekage in radiator. So would like to know how much charge for repair a radiator. Which is best option, replace with new one or repair old one. I am new in auto so please reply as i am facing problem of over heating of my car.
After some days I checked with HONDA dealer. They did dignose test for the cost of 86$ and found problem in head gasket and repair cost will be 900$. So 900$ is really required to to pay for fixing this problem or it can be less. Or is there any alternative to head gasket. Or if I will not change, what will happend ?Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
First Of All... I dont know why you fools always take your cars to the dealer, especially a honda. Anyhow... Depends where the leek is. If its on the bottom, its possible you can repair it, but if its leeking from the top by the radiator cap, then you need to replace the radiator. Its really easy to install, just buy it at Pep Boys, Kragen, or Auto Zone and install it yourself. If thats too hard for you then just open the yellow pages and start calling all radiotor shops and find the price best for you. No Point taking it to the dealer and pay your life savings. Good LuckLoosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
If you want to keep the car, get it fixed ASAP. If the head gasket is the main leak, you should go to an independent garage for another repair cost estimate. The labor costs from a dealer are the most expensive way to repairs. If the antifreeze coolant has mixed with the oil in the crankcase, you would be wise to get this problem corrected in the next couple of days before serious damage is done to the bearings and cylinder walls. Or you could try to trade the car for something else, like a BMW, MBz, or Toyota.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
how much for it?Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
would be cheaper to buy a parts car with a good engine and have the complete engines swapped.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
uh first off check the oil, if it is a light brown it has water in it so you would have a blown head gasket, if it is the color of oil change the thermostat and check the hoses. Make sure the hoses are tight. Go to auto zone and ask someone they usually will help without charge and get a Haynes book for your car and this will help u with this car. If you do not fix the problem u will pretty much have to buy a new carLoosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
Your car is 13 years old. Whether you bought it new or old you must know something about the history of the age of the various components. Some ot the suggestions in the various inputs are good . You need to examine and inspect all the hose connections, any visible signs of deterioration on the radiator, corrosion on fins, heated or blown out fins, radiator cap seal, signs of water in the engine oil - brownish colour check - if its been there for a while, any visible signe of heated engine gasket. Engine oil level and colour.
When you get an estimate get a detailed parts and labour report and ask what they are going to do. Go to a reliable car garage rather than a dealer. They could do a pressure test to determine where the leak is unless it's a gross leak and its leaking all over the place.
Like a doctor, the more clearly you describe the symptoms, when you first noticed any signs of trouble, the more clearly an honest garage dealer could identify the problem and a possible solution at a reasonable cost. If you lie you will pay the price.Loosing coolant of my Honda Civic 94, head gasket problem and car temp gauge is showing overheating.?
It's terminal. You're looking at thousands of dollars in repairs. Pay someone $100 to haul the piece of junk away.
Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
would i have to get it checked out and written down by another garage? to verify that the problems have been caused by oil overfill?
otherwise i doubt i would have a case.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Head gasket failure is usually caused by the engine overheating, or being run with a low coolant level. It is very doubtful that the oil change had anything to do with the head gasket. I have never know of a head gasket failure caused by too much oil in the engine.
I think what happened was a pure coincidence. You had the oil changed and then the Head gasket failed. The two are not related. It just happened at close to the same time. If you went to the ATM and withdrew $100, and as soon as you got the money, your girlfriend called you to tell you she was breaking up with you, could you blame the bank withdrawal?
It is the same thing here. it is just a matter of coincidental timing.
SorryGot my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Can't say that I've ever heard of overfilling the oil causing a blown head gasket. Are you sure that is what caused it?
The garage that changed the oil, should have drained some out if it was overfilled. If the oil level was only a little overfilled, it shouldn't have made any difference.
Good luck to you, it will be interesting to hear the outcome on this one.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Don't sue them! Everyone is so sue-happy. Just demand for them to pay for the damages to your car---WITHOUT going to court---and if they don't, THEN go to court. Try resolving it first.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
You would have to get it checked out by another garage and written down.
You have a problem though.
Before a head gasket would blow because of too much oil it would blow every oil seal in the engine. If they are not blown....you have no case. Sorry.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
If your oil was overfull it would get burnt off and you would have a lot of blue smoke out the tailpipe. If they well and truely overfilled it your engine would not turn over because you would get what is called a hydraulic lock because as the pistons tried to rotate they couldn't because they would be trying to compress the oil which is impossible to compress and the head gasket is above where any of this would happen.
I cannot see that there would be any link between your head gasket blowing and the oil change. The normal reason for a head gasket to blow is due to not using corrosion inhibitor and the water without inhibitor in the radiator rusting the head gasket away or corroding the engine block.
From my point of view it is a co-incidence and what many mechanics dis-like because of how they have to try to explain to the customerGot my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
If the cars a Vauxhall then it's nearly every other day on them damn things and nothing to do with over fill!!
I religiously always check my oil level after a service!
I blew an engine after an M.O.T. once! there was a hairline fracture on a steel pipe and i lost the water!!
I too felt it was the garage at fault? but how do you prove it?
and yep there is the coincidental occurrence of the fault to take into consideration.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
garacaiu is correct...a head gasket blows because of excessive heat in an engine, ie: low or no radiator fluid causing the engine 2 operate at temps above 250 for a period of time or the thermostat stuck or water pump failed causing the same problem.
overfilling of oil would build pressure within the crankcase thus forcing the oil out any orafice availiable, ie: rear main seal, valve seals, timing cover gasket, dampner seal, even the dipstick tube, etc.
if the vehicle is new enuf and has a 'puter a technician can download all info and find out the hottest temp the engine was.
otherwise i doubt i would have a case.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Head gasket failure is usually caused by the engine overheating, or being run with a low coolant level. It is very doubtful that the oil change had anything to do with the head gasket. I have never know of a head gasket failure caused by too much oil in the engine.
I think what happened was a pure coincidence. You had the oil changed and then the Head gasket failed. The two are not related. It just happened at close to the same time. If you went to the ATM and withdrew $100, and as soon as you got the money, your girlfriend called you to tell you she was breaking up with you, could you blame the bank withdrawal?
It is the same thing here. it is just a matter of coincidental timing.
SorryGot my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Can't say that I've ever heard of overfilling the oil causing a blown head gasket. Are you sure that is what caused it?
The garage that changed the oil, should have drained some out if it was overfilled. If the oil level was only a little overfilled, it shouldn't have made any difference.
Good luck to you, it will be interesting to hear the outcome on this one.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
Don't sue them! Everyone is so sue-happy. Just demand for them to pay for the damages to your car---WITHOUT going to court---and if they don't, THEN go to court. Try resolving it first.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
You would have to get it checked out by another garage and written down.
You have a problem though.
Before a head gasket would blow because of too much oil it would blow every oil seal in the engine. If they are not blown....you have no case. Sorry.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
If your oil was overfull it would get burnt off and you would have a lot of blue smoke out the tailpipe. If they well and truely overfilled it your engine would not turn over because you would get what is called a hydraulic lock because as the pistons tried to rotate they couldn't because they would be trying to compress the oil which is impossible to compress and the head gasket is above where any of this would happen.
I cannot see that there would be any link between your head gasket blowing and the oil change. The normal reason for a head gasket to blow is due to not using corrosion inhibitor and the water without inhibitor in the radiator rusting the head gasket away or corroding the engine block.
From my point of view it is a co-incidence and what many mechanics dis-like because of how they have to try to explain to the customerGot my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
If the cars a Vauxhall then it's nearly every other day on them damn things and nothing to do with over fill!!
I religiously always check my oil level after a service!
I blew an engine after an M.O.T. once! there was a hairline fracture on a steel pipe and i lost the water!!
I too felt it was the garage at fault? but how do you prove it?
and yep there is the coincidental occurrence of the fault to take into consideration.Got my oil changed and i think they overfilled it, as a result i blew a head gasket, how do i sue them?
garacaiu is correct...a head gasket blows because of excessive heat in an engine, ie: low or no radiator fluid causing the engine 2 operate at temps above 250 for a period of time or the thermostat stuck or water pump failed causing the same problem.
overfilling of oil would build pressure within the crankcase thus forcing the oil out any orafice availiable, ie: rear main seal, valve seals, timing cover gasket, dampner seal, even the dipstick tube, etc.
if the vehicle is new enuf and has a 'puter a technician can download all info and find out the hottest temp the engine was.
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