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we have a rover 420 TD the engine starts, but there is water leaking from the bottom of the engine. i took it to a garage and they told me the bottom end of the engine is cracked. but people are telling me it could be the core plug as the weather has been very cold and the water has frozen. i don't want to sell it in case it can be easily fixed!

2006-11-08 06:25:15 · 14 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Cars & Transportation Maintenance & Repairs

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both would leak water, if its a core plug its cheap and easy, if its the other new engine. good luck,

2006-11-08 06:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If the garage you took it to is really any good they would have told you the block was cracked and showed you where it was cracked. However, it is more likely that the freeze plug moved or is corroded through, Depending on location it may be easy to replace and not that expensive a repair. Is you're antifreeze any good? you may want to have this checked and then replaced if weak or old i.e. greater than 5 years old. Take it to another garage or 2 to get more information on the problem before you proceed. If a small leak you may be able to fix by getting a stop leak material you can purchase from any auto supply shop and then putting this into the radiator when it is cold. Do not remove the cap when the engine is hot as you can get burned plus loose more coolant.

2006-11-08 06:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by gary o 7 · 0 0

If there was no antifreeze in the cooling system or if there was but it wasnt in the correct proportions then yes you could well have a cracked engine block.And that means your goose is well and truely cooked.If you have been lucky it may just be a corroded core plug that is leaking. They are small metal discs ,about the size of a ten pence piece ,that sit in small holes normally in the side of the engine block.The hole is needed in the casting process of the engine block and the core plug is inserted during the engine build.Some are easy to get at.Others not so.Try and find out if you can trace the scource of the leak and then take it to a decent,trusted, garage to get it fixed.By the sound of it you dont have the skills required to do the job yourself.Not that its hard.Just sometimes a bit awkward.IF that is the problem and you manage to get away with it only being that DO remember to refill your radiator and cooling system with the correct antifreeze mixture.[the ratios of glycol to water will be listed on the antifreeze container.]

2006-11-08 06:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by greyfoxx 3 · 0 0

if its leaking water either the head gasket has gone or the water pump has blown. it is also worth checking all of the water hoses, as water will run down from the top of the engine as the bottom doesn't hold water it only contains oil.
if the engine block was cracked the engine wouln't be able to run as there would be no compression.
get a second opinion, good luck

2006-11-08 06:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by sarebeardragon 3 · 0 0

Yep, sounds like you've cracked the bottom end. You should be able to pick up a used engine for around £200. Not too difficult to fit, but quite expensive if you need a garage to fit it. The lesson here is; use antifreeze!

2006-11-08 20:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by jason w 2 · 0 0

Sounds like the engine block has cracked due to having no anti freeze in it. It would probably be cheaper to scrap the car than fix it as it will need a new engine fitted, it will cost you at least £200 for an engine and at least £250 to get it fitted.

2006-11-08 06:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 · 0 0

Unless the guy at the garage is trying to sell you a new engine, why would he lie. But a core plug is more likely, have someone you trust look at it, it should be simple to see.

2006-11-08 06:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by Max 5 · 0 1

If you are unsure, take the car to another garage for a "second opinion". If they say the same thing, the first garage was probably right.

2006-11-08 06:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by lovelylexie 4 · 0 0

There is no way ANYONE can give you a straight answer without viewing the vehicle itself. Heck, it might just be AC condensation dripping! You have to take it to more than one mechanic, dear. No one takes the opinion of just one shop. You have to check several sources for your problem.

2006-11-08 07:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

it could be the plug,but that ,the garage would have been able to see.get a second opinion from another garage

2006-11-08 06:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by james c 1 · 0 0

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