HELP! overheating KA24DE-T

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hairpincorners
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Joined: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:31 pm
Car: 240sx

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one morning like every other morning i started my car so it can warm up while i do morning routines, around 30 min. its also like 15degrees out. i get in the car and i see that my factory temp gauge is at the "H". i immediately turned off the car and i hear bubbling coming from the coolant reservoir. there is also coolant on the ground. it looked like it came from the reservoir. there was also smoke in the bay but not that much. it doesnt look like there is any coolant in the oil or vice versa. i replaced the thermostat and rad cap and still no luck. it looks like im blowing out white smoke but its probably the condensation from the cold and also i have no cat. it smells like a rich exhaust fume. there's also no milky stuff from my oil cap. the water pump isnt leaking. i think i hear a whistle coming from the pump though. i really hope its not my head gasket.

PLEASE HELP. i'm probably gonna replace the water pump. and if that fails i guess it IS the head gasket? do i have any other options?


r3v_v3ng3
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Car: 91 fastback ka-t

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you sure your temp gauge sensor is not messed up?

mutz22
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Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:10 pm
Car: 95 240sx, 96 A4 Quatro2.8 , 1991 240sx hatch

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Cooling fans turning on?

hairpincorners
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Joined: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:31 pm
Car: 240sx

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found coolant in my 1st and 4th cylinder...anybody know average prices to get the head milled and checked for cracks? do i need to worry about my block? do i needa get new headstuds? anyone know what all is needed to get her runnin good again?

hairpincorners
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Joined: Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:31 pm
Car: 240sx

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anybody know a good site to order a head gasket from? needa 90mm .060 thick one.

when replacing the head gasket, do i needa replace the IM gasket and exhaust one as well?

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sx moneypit
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The shop i use here in Elvisville charges about 150$to check and resurface a head.Try FR Sport for your head gaskets ,they have a good selection plus they are a NICO sponsor.I would replace the intake and exhaust gaskets too.Don't skimp on your repair!


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