2007-12-28 09:08:28 · 10 answers · asked by abbs 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is ABSOLUTELY necessary for you to drive, take off or loosen the radiator pressure cap and take a gallon container of water/antifreeze mixture with you. Without pressure the leak in the head gasket will be minimal, but your coolant will evaporate quickly. Keep the car's internal heater and blower on maximum. Any damage to the cylinder head and/or block will already have been done.
THIS IS ONLY A GET-YOU-HOME FIX!
2007-12-28 09:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the type of engine, if its a rover K series engine then the damage can be massive. The K series has an aluminium head and block, the head bolts travel all the way through the block and hold the main bearings in place.
When the engine overheats the cylinder head can warp or even crack. My advice would be to get the car to the garage ASAP.
Ja.
2007-12-28 09:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
is it a k-series engine? if so its not an uncommon problem. I wouldn't drive it around, our you risk doing further damage, as it is now water and oil could be mixing, overheating could result, and you could end up with a warped head which will need skimming. Get it to a garage and have it checked soon, if done early you may get away with just a new head gasket.
2007-12-28 09:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ken J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it won't. The car will probably keep going for quite a while, but you will cause very serious engine damage. It could over heat, and cause the head to warp, which is very expensive to replace, there could be oil in the coolant system or vice versa, both of which will cause very serious damage. Stop driving the car now, and either get it repaired or scrap the car/sell it for spares/repair depending on age.
2007-12-28 09:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Outsider 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if u keep driving you will end up doing a lot of damage. water can leak into the oil. water can leak and cause engine to overheat & maybe seize. if u value ur car best bet is get it fixed.
2007-12-28 09:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by solosam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would do irreparable damage to the cylinders due to humidity and dirt entering through what was the head gasket ...
2007-12-28 09:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you drive it like this you risk damaging the engine beyond repair.at the very least it'll be major damage .
2007-12-28 09:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by nick_oldno7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need a new engine,thats if it doesn't catch fire in which case you'll could be even worse off
2007-12-28 09:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by golden 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only one way to find out
2007-12-28 09:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry mate but knackered is the word.and thats polite!!!!!
2007-12-28 09:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋