Depending on the impact it is possible, but not likely to damage the engine by a crash.Most can go off a cliff and not hurt the engine block itself.
Yes.
The most common cause of this problem is a leaking head gasket. Other causes include cracked head or cracked block.
check that your sparkplugs are not cracked and that your wires are fully on your plugs
A cracked head or a cracked block can also cause this.
You might have a blown head gasket or your engine block is cracked. Edit to add; The white smoke is steam. That means that your coolant got into your cylinders. A blown head gasket is the most likely cause, but a cracked engine block or warped aluminum heads are possibilities.
Yes, a cracked block can cause a 1988 Ford Festiva to overheat. A crack in the engine block may lead to coolant leaks or allow exhaust gases to enter the cooling system, both of which can disrupt the engine's ability to regulate temperature. Additionally, a compromised block can reduce overall engine performance, further contributing to overheating issues. It’s essential to inspect the engine thoroughly to confirm the source of the overheating problem.
A cracked engine block
1997 Mazda 626well, the most likely cause of it all is a cracked block. The overheating is from the coolant seeping either outside, or into the oil, whereas you won't have the capability to cool as efficiently. Cracked block= New engine
Most likely a failed head gasket or a cracked or warped head. Less likely but possible is a crack in the block.
Cracked Head Cracked block Blown headgasket Failed oil cooler (water over type)
warped valve cover. bad gasket. cracked valve cover cracked block
Yes, a cracked block.