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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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Default Play guess the problem...

what do you guys think this problem is? take a guess

"It is a teal green, 5 speed, 2 door DX model. No accidents, but some signs of wear and tear...mostly on the interior seats (seat covers).
It has approx. 130K and is currently registered until March 2004.
The mechanical problem is most likely a blown head gasket..not sure. It overheats easily despite a very new radiator. There appears to be water in the oil. It will run, but needs immediate work to avoid a bigger problem. "
Think its the head gasket?

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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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lets play get the right forum....

*retract if the car has an H22a in it*

Doug
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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Sounds like it very well could be the head gasket. Does the car smoke any? If so, what color; white, blue, black? I'd say you're definately on the right course with your assessment(sp?), though. HTH

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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Default Re: Play guess the problem... (fe519)

i think your thingamajig is leaking...
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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is that next to the dohicky or the watchmacallit?

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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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Default Re: Play guess the problem... (shakes)

is that next to the dohicky or the watchmacallit?

Doug
yes, right in between them on top of deeothathing. should be easy to patch up.
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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ever heard of duct tape? should be good as new with a few pieces of tape on it
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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I heard that astronauts fixed teh space shuttle with silly putty. It may work here on earth as well.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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LMFAO.... sorry guy you must have the wrong unless like someone said allready the car has an h22 i could understand the question being here but other than that wrong forum
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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either way, should we help him out????

i dont think its the head gasket.... i do have much to say, but h22 inside is very very slim right now. do you think if he had an h22 inside he would be asking about this stuff??? im pretty sure people who swap motors into their cars know alittle bit about working on cars.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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Default Re: Play guess the problem... (fe519)

It overheats easily despite a very new radiator. There appears to be water in the oil.
Head gasket.
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