1992 nissan 240sx, wont crank, white smoke

Post by **Mr.Spag240SX** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:24 pm

My car is being an ***

wont turn over. lights turn on, door chime, courtesy liights come on, but it wont crank.i jump it with another car, and it starts, but when i hit the gas, (in neutral), white smoke piles out the back.if i try to drive it, it bogs down really bad, sputters, and dies...

Post by **richcoosa19** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:32 am

I really hate to say this, but it sounds as it you have a blown head gasket. Check your oil and see if you have a milky solution on the dip stick. Also check your coolant and see it if looks as if oil is in it. The white smoke is caused by it having water in the combustion chamber. Also pull the valve cover and check to see if you have a milky white solution on your under side of your valve cover.

The loss of power is caused by low compression since you don't have a good seal between your cylinder head and block.

Post by **audtatious** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:57 am

Sounds like your battery is also low. Either from excessive cranking or your alternator is not charging it properly (or your battery is going bad).

Post by **richcoosa19** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:01 am

audtatious wrote:

Sounds like your battery is also low. Either from excessive cranking or your alternator is not charging it properly (or your battery is going bad).

Good point, I'm so embarrassed I overlooked the:

My car is being an ***

wont turn over

It's probably due to excessive cranking, if by turning over you mean the engine not doing ANYTHING when you try to start it. If you mean that it's powering the starter, but hesitating to start, once again this is another symptom of a chewed head gasket.

Post by **audtatious** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:24 am

He has multiple issues, probably with one causing the other. Then again he may actually have two problems from a cranking perspective.

Post by **Mr.Spag240SX** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:13 pm

how much money, time and energy would it be to get it fixed?my friend also suggested just droping in a new KA. the one i have now almost has 200k on it

which would be a better option..?

Post by **SLeepingPANDA** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:49 pm

hello i'm new to the forums, and i'm having a similar problem when I'm at a stop light. This is very helpful information. I don't think i should spend the money on a new engine. Now all i have to do is fine a how to on installing a head gasket.

Post by **Mr.Spag240SX** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:24 pm

anyone?
Modified by Mr.Spag240SX at 9:26 PM 7/3/2007

Post by **B-rad Smizzel** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:18 pm

take the intake off the block and check your intake you might have moisture buildup.

Post by **Mr.Spag240SX** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:27 pm

thanks for the replies, i will try do check it all out tomarrow morning!

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