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SceptreMar-02-05 08:33 AM
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#86589, "Missing Coolant"


          

Hey guys,

I have a 95 Esi with about 81k mi on the clock. From what I was told when I got the car, someone had changed the engine but i'm not sure when. I assume the engine has less miles than the body, but I could be wrong.

My trouble is, after driving the car, if you let it sit, it heats up. I was talking to my mechanic today and he said it sounds like it could be a gasket or possibly the head. Theres no coolant in my oil, and no oil in my coolant. However, I am having to add coolant on a regular basis and car burns white smoke when driven half hard.

Is the mechanic right? or could it be something else?

Thanks for any info


Nick

1995 Eagle Talon ESi
1987 Honda Hurricane 600

  

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mlsbkaMar-02-05 08:55 AM
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#86591, "RE: Missing Coolant"
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YUP....thats your headgasket...just had my changed and put in an MLS HG...I had the same exact symptoms
good luck

  

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ModeratorbullettdsmMar-02-05 11:03 AM
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#86594, "RE: Missing Coolant"
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Got all the makings of a spent headgasket. Sorry
MB

  

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SceptreMar-02-05 12:45 PM
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#86600, "RE: Missing Coolant"
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Mar-02-05 12:56 PM by Sceptre

          

crap

big job? estimated shop time to change?

1995 Eagle Talon ESi
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rgirard413Mar-06-05 03:47 PM
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#86746, "RE: Missing Coolant"
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for my headgasket and timing belt(which usually gets done anyway) and all related crap, i spent like $750 at a shop awhile ago, he had the car for al il while though.

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