my head gasket blow i think and the car vibrates alot when sitting idle. is it safe to drive of should i just stop driving it.
2006-10-16 13:54:01 · 11 answers · asked by lilbabygurl0220 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As long as you keep water in the radiator, it will run for a long time. If you are a christian, I suggest prayer when you are going to be driving it! I had two vehicles with blown head gaskets and I prayed for them to get me where I needed to go safely and they never broke down!
2006-10-16 14:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by Patty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've been running it long enough to find this information out there is a good chance the engine is already messed up. Make sure you don't run the engine any more and take it to a mechanic. If the head gasket is blown the engine oil will usually look milky and or frothy on the dip stick.
2006-10-16 13:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know how much you appreciate the service your car has given and since you have not mentioned the year model you could start by finding out the market value for your fixed with the mileage,and see if it,s worth repairing,then proceed to make the right choice,from the looks of things you may need to replace the engine by the time you have made up your mind ,since you are driving a wounded vehicle and could incur more damage than needed,which will result in more out of pocket expenses for you," ie,engine replacement"good luck
2006-10-16 14:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by delmy d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the activity is finished good it is going to final a protracted time It has an best buddy head so it may could desire to be skimmed first so its no longer warped then all the gaskets to positioned on head,inlet,exhaust, rocker conceal, valve stem oil seals, new set of head bolts, then extra healthful a clean cam belt clean antifreeze in the journey that your doing it your self do no longer forget to apply a torque wrench on the pinnacle bolts to tighten up so as which will desire to be on your haynes handbook ....... If no longer scrap it and purchase yet another automobile celebrate with what ever you come to a decision
2016-10-19 12:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't last long, and probably will break down. If not repaired the entire engine may need to be replaced.
The vibration could be due to a broken motor mount.
2006-10-16 17:51:29 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not last long at all. The head gasket will raise the pressure in the engine, overhaet it and then it could blow out your radiator or cooling system. I would not chance it.
good luck............
2006-10-16 13:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would stop driving it the antifreeze is going to mix into your oil and turn it into harmful sludge or you could get a hydro lock ether way your going to damage your engine not to mention the cloud of white smoke the people behind you will be smelling and driving through. you should probably get it fixed if the car is worth fixing?
2006-10-16 14:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by lem604 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will eventually crack your block or burn up your pistons if the car isnt worth fixing id put some block sealer in the radiator prestone makes a sealer that seems to be pretty good and is around three dollars it would get more miles out of your car possibly
2006-10-16 14:04:27 · answer #8 · answered by jb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get this repaired as soon as possible. Sorry to say, it may cost a little bit (depending on your car and it's year), but if you let it go, it will cost a lot more, if not ruin the car entirely.
2006-10-16 13:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by jdm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you obviously don't even know for sure what the actual problem is, park it until you can get it diagnosed and fixed before you make it worse.
2006-10-16 13:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋