ok i just had satan do my HG under warranty a couple of weeks ago. now yesterday drove over 200 miles to my friends house for the weekend. when i got here i checked my fluids and the coolant was a little low and when i checked the oil there were bubbles on the dipstick! so apparantly, satan screwed up putting in the new HG. so, i'm going to take it to them when i get home, but i need to know if it is ok to drive over 200 miles home. i know that water in the cylinders is bad. i wouldn't think it'd be enough to cause a problem, but what do you guys think? also, how is it possible to screw up replacing a HG. i hope they didn't warp the head or somethin' from not torqing(sp?) it down right. anyway, any advice would be appreciated. tia
#18263, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 0
I hate to be a pessimist, but you do risk severe engine damage if coolant has gotten into the oil. I'd advise that the car not be driven until a pro has had a look and can make an assessment. Best path would be to call the dealer and ask them what to do: they may offer to tow the car for you , as it would be less expensive than an engine should the problem become magnified by driving home.
Bill Hahn Jr. 98 RS Turbo: 10.87 @ 136 MPH HRC Stage V with N20 Nation's Fastest Street FWD 2G DSM www.turbosystem.com
#18264, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 1
>I hate to be a pessimist, but you do risk severe engine >damage if coolant has gotten into the oil. I'd advise that >the car not be driven until a pro has had a look and can >make an assessment. Best path would be to call the dealer >and ask them what to do: they may offer to tow the car for >you , as it would be less expensive than an engine should >the problem become magnified by driving home.
Yup Bill is right, of course, thats a bad thing. MAKE SATAN PAY TO TOW IT.
#18265, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 2
did u check your fluids while the engine was hot?? i have seen the bubbles on my dipstick after a 20 minute drive. also, coolant chills in the engine for a lil while. i have checked my resevoir and it has been low, then it fills up as the engine cools off. i have also had the opposite, and had less coolant after teh car sat for awhile.
i would listen to HRC tho, they know their shit! but it may be nuthin...
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#18266, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 3
you guys really think that i should tow it? that sucks! it was while it was hot though, and before the trip, i checked the fluids while they were cold and i didn't notice any bubbles on the dipstick. could that be the reason...i mean, how is it possible to screw up a HG install, unless the head was like warped or something. i had to add coolant before the trip, but it doesn't look like it has gotten any lower since. do you think that if i just drive it down and then complain to satan that they'll fix any other damage? how could i tell if there was any other engine damage b/c of it? sorry for all the ?'s guys, i am just a lil pissed about the whole thing.
#18267, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 4
Unfortunately, it's imposible to make a call on this without having a look at the car myself. I can't do this, but any pro mechanic should be able to assess the situation effectively enough to determine whether there is a gasket leak or not. As mentioned above, bubbles alone do not indicate the presence of coolant in the oil. Get a pro to look at it before you return home. And whatever you do, also call the dealer who did the repairs. To protect your interests here, they should be notified.
Bill Hahn Jr. 98 RS Turbo: 10.87 @ 136 MPH HRC Stage V with N20 Nation's Fastest Street FWD 2G DSM www.turbosystem.com
#18268, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 5
i just talked to satan, and they didn't think it was a big deal to drive. they said to just bring it in when i get back, so if anything gets messed up, they're fixin' it. i also just checked the fluids after it has been sitting for a day, and there were no bubbles on the stick but the coolant did look slightly lower...oh well, thanks a lot for the help guys
#18269, "RE: need some help...HG again" In response to Reply # 6
I would have added "If there is engine failure from driving on it, it is your fault, satan", also, I would make sure you got the guys name you talked with.
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