replace the head gasket
The Quad 4 has alot of head gasket problems. Have the system pressure tested, and or have a block test done to check for exhaust gasses in the cooling system..If the vehicle has overheated recently more likely than not it has a warped head.. RxAuto.com
Overheating, miss on one or more cylinders, loosing coolant with no apparent leak, sweet smell at the exhaust pipe, air bubbles in the radiator with the cap off, coolant mixed with the oil, milky substance on the underside of the oil cap, are just some of the symptoms.
Usually you get oil in your radiator when you blow a head gasket and oil leaks into your radiator. Blown intake gasket is also possible, as well as a hole in the engine's water jacket (very uncommon). Also, if the vehicle's transmission cooler coil is internal to the radiator, a leak from it may be possible (most tranny coolers are external for this reason).
diagram of what connects to water pump for 1997 grand am
My 1997 318i has an external oil leak from the head gasket, I was quoted $1200.00 to $1400.00 if I also have to get the valves done. A little under $1000.00 if not.
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are you sure its just a blown head gasket?... if heads are warped due to overheating replacing the gasket wont help you will need new heads as well. You can get a Haynes Manual or Chiltons, they will give you step by step guidance on replacing your gasket.
It is not possible to repair the actual head gasket. Repair of a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
How much should it cost to replace a blown head gasket for a 197 BMW 528I
1200
Well, a blown head gasket isn't cheap at all, no matter the vehicle, but in my experience around $1500
START WITH A THE BASICS IS THERE ANIT FREEZE IN IT ? IF THERE IS ,, FLUSH THE RAD AND INSTALL A NEW THERMOSTAT AND NEW FLUID IF THERE IS NOT.. DO A PREASURE TEST TO SEE WHERE THE LEAK MAY BE ..IT COULD BE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET .
Intake manifold gasket
The oil pan gasket on a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT is changed by draining the oil, removing the oil pan bolts, and removing the pan. The old gasket is scraped away, a new gasket is placed on the pan, and it is bolted into place.
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Moisture in the cylinders is a sign of a blown head gasket.
cracked heads or a blown head gasket can be the main source