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It depends on what's cracked. If the block itself is cracked, it won't be salvageable. If there are cracks inside the head (a real common problem with the 6.2 and 6.5 Detroit Diesel engines GM used before the Duramax), that can be repaired.
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∙ 7y agoAnything can be fixed. The question is whether or not the car is worth it.
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You have oil in the radiator of your 2003 impala is this normal If not how did it get there?
Possible blown head gasket or cracked head. Have this looked at by a professional ASAP, and do not drive this car until you get it fixed. Serious engine damage will occur.Possible blown head gasket or cracked head. Have this looked at by a professional ASAP, and do not drive this car until you get it fixed. Serious engine damage will occur.
Can you drive your car with a cracked engine block?
You can drive a car with a cracked engine block, but it will eventually stop running. The engine will go out completely after time.
What does it mean if car engine is making rasping noises?
You cracked the block.
Can a car engine be fixed after seizing?
yes
Can a car be driven with a cracked head?
A car can be driven with a cracked head, but not very far. Once the head is cracked, the engine will start mixing oil and water and it is likely that the motor will lock up.
Is it illegal to drive a car with a cracked windshield in NC?
yes, i live there and its very dangerous you should get it fixed
Is it ok to drive car with cracked radiator?
A cracked radiator would leak the fluid out, leaving no coolant for your engine which would cause your engine to overheat and be destroyed pretty quickly. So the answer is NO.
Will a car still run if it has a cracked head?
Yes, it will run but the coolant will mix with the oil and eventually destroy the engine. An engine with a cracked head should not be driven until the head is replaced.
What does it mean if when the car is running there is a a foam under the oil cap?
You probably have a cracked engine block and engine coolant is mixing with engine oil.
Why can a car leak antifreeze?
The radiator hoses could be cracked, look where they are clamped to the rad. and engine. The radiator itself could be rusted or cracked somewhere.
What is wrong when your engine will not start?
You need gas in the car or a new engine that has to be fixed in the car.When someting is wrong with the engine, there's something wrong with the car.
What does it mean if your car engine is making a high pitched noise?
If it was overheating at the time, you cracked the block.
