recently my 96 chevy corsica overheated and when i checked the other fluids i discovered the oil was foamy brown, which i was told may be water in the oil, is this correct and if so is the car pretty much shot
2006-09-09 13:24:03 · 8 answers · asked by lastmohican1971 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This sounds like a classic case of a blown head gasket. They often happen when a car overheats, and the water / oil mixture is a very common symptom.
It's definitely possible to put the car back on the road with no lasting damage. It's not just a matter of putting in a new gasket, though - you will want to find and fix the source of the overheating, and make sure the cylinder head and block deck are still flat. If they are warped, a machine shop can mill them flat again.
2006-09-09 13:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your car to a certified mechanic that you trust. The fix could be big buck$. Normally a blown head gasket is the first, warped head that need resurfacing,checking the engine blocks deck and checking other related items. Also find out why your car overheated in the first place. Good luck on getting it analyzed and repaired.
2006-09-09 17:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have water in your oil, its a blown head gasket. if you can fix it yourself its worth it to fix. it depends on the vehicle but its very expensive to have fixed. its not that expensive if you can fix it yourself or no someone who would do it for less money. hope that helps.
2006-09-09 13:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
blown head gasket if you replace it it should be fine as long as you dont drive it alot or over heat it again or if you have aluminum heads
2006-09-09 13:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a bad gasket depends on how hot it was might as well replace just as easy
2006-09-09 13:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u blew your head gasket n the motor is junk,,,if antifreeze gets in the bearings for any prolonged time,,,it eats em up,,,
2006-09-09 16:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by ir_hippie44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a blown head gasket, my friend!!
2006-09-09 13:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a cracked head. not good
2006-09-09 13:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋