2006-09-01 15:52:02 · 6 answers · asked by lilmissbunny85 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
blown head gasket
2006-09-01 15:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a quick and relatively cheap fix for a cracked head. I have done this with one of my 4wheel drives to get me home from the trails. Go to your local drugstore and ask for a quart jar of sodium silicate. Pour the entire jar into the radiator, fill with water and run the car until it gets hot. As this liquid starts to get hot, it begins to harden into a glass like substance sealing any cracks or holes in the engine block and heads. If you have a blown head gasket don't try this otherwise you will never be able to get the head off.
2006-09-02 00:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by cletusthajester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOW odd . I have the exact same car 93 Teal Green Cavalier....had the same problem about a year ago...it is your head gasket blown and also mine got hot enough that it cracked the head. Not a real biggy for me though i was dating a Mechanic at the time...Good Luck
2006-09-01 23:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by rosebud_362002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmmm.... my thoughts would lead to a blown gasket or cracked or twisted head..... very seldom cracked block.... especially if ya smell gas in the radiator.... get a cylinder pressure tester from your local auto parts store and test all cylinders til u have at least 120-170 psi on the guage if it is lower than that then u might as well spend the money buy a book on it and fix it it wont cost much ... buy a used head if the head is cracked or buy a gasket set and replace the head gasket....
2006-09-01 22:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by mike j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blown head gasket, possibly the engine. That not gas, it's oil.
2006-09-01 22:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, if you have fuel in the radiator DO NOT attempt to start this car. Run, do not walk to your phone and call a tow truck.
Something has let go in the head/manifold area and I can assure you -- it is bad.
2006-09-02 00:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋