I have a 1989 cadillac sedan de ville, which had no noticeable problems...and then, all of a sudden one day, it started dripping excessive amounts of water from the tailpipe and overheating.....and now I cant travel over 2 miles without having to refill the radiator with water, even if I just let the car sit and run idling, I can see water shooting out of the tailpipe......what could be the problem??
2006-08-21 18:18:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
From all indications you have blown a head gasket, or cracked a head. in either case, you are looking at a pretty tall repair bill for that old a car. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like a temporary repair like stop-leak is going to help it either, although you could try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If this is a vehicle you really want to keep, or if you are strapped for funds to replace it, find a reputable shop and ask for them to run a couple of tests. In about an hour or less, they should be able to tell you what happened, and how much and how long to repair it.
Sorry
Good Luck
2006-08-21 18:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 1989 cadillac sedan de ville, which had no noticeable problems...and then, all of a sudden one day, it started dripping excessive amounts of water from the tailpipe and overheating.....and now I cant travel over 2 miles without having to refill the radiator with water, even if I just let...
2015-08-16 14:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water Coming Out Of Tailpipe
2016-09-30 22:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont know about good but its normal,water is a by product of burning and also the water content of the air condenses after going thru the motor.After the engine and exhaust pipe warms up you cant see it anymore because its coming out as steam.
2016-03-17 03:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you described the problem suggests a leak in the cooling system. Possibly a cracked head gasket. The 89 Cadillac was known for this problem.
2006-08-21 18:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wrong car excessive water coming exhaust pipe
2016-01-31 11:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by Nadia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had a blown head gasket and probably didnt realize it or did but did nothing about it. Now You have a cracked head and your better off getting another car. It would be alot cheaper than fixing yours. Trust me.
2006-08-21 21:07:48 · answer #7 · answered by Betty K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of your head gaskets blew and that excessive water is your coolant being pumped out by your piston or pistons. if you allow it to continue the water will leak worse one day when you start your car you'll bend a connecting rod as you crank it ( BECAUSE WATER WONT COMPRESS)
Good luck
signed Tim
2006-08-21 18:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by ssshoebox67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. Take it to a mechanic you trust and have them look at it.
2006-08-21 18:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually if use AC it is common to see some water in tail pipe. But your problems sounds more serious. You should see a mechanic. Sounds like a radiator problem.
2006-08-21 18:26:37 · answer #10 · answered by moin_anjum 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋