1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question
Knocks,smokes
Answer
It sounds like you have a blown head gasket. Is the smoke white? Check the oil for antifreeze and the antifreeze for oil. You can also pull some spark plugs and check for water in the cylinders. You can also check AutoZone for OEM/Block Tester Test Fluid. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Block-Tester-Test-Fluid/_/N-25dh?itemIdentifier=391381&_requestid=15053549
SOUNDS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TIME
1) TO REBUILD YOUR ENGINE
IF WE HAVE THE BLUISH/ WHITE SMOKE IT'S PROBABLY EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE RINGS AND CYLINDERS
IF IT'S SORTA STEAMY WHITE SMOKE, IT COULD BE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET ISSUE
2) .....OR GET A "REAL" VEHICLE TO DRIVE!
NOTICE HOW QUICKLY THIS GAL ABANDONS THE "TRUCK FELLERS" AND IS A "BLUR" JUMPING IN THE JEEP, WITH THE JEEP FELLER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT85tM1yG2g
THEY MIGHT TAKE YOURS IN AS A TRADE!
I'M REALLY BLESSED...I HAVE TWO!
IF YOU HAVE KEPT UP WITH YOUR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, YOUR PLUGS. WIRES, AND OTHER GOODIES SHOULD BE IN GOOD SHAPE
IF YOUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, HAVE IT "CODED", THIS WOULD BE THE 1st STEP IN DIAGNOSING ANY PROBLEMS.
A COMPRESSION TEST MIGHT TELL YOU IF YOU HAVE A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.
KEEP US POSTED
THE MEDIC
well since it needs a rebuild do you know any good ceritfied engines for a low price may under $1000, and it be the 4g63 engine
I GUESSED AT A "GS" WITH A 2.0L----INSTALL THE CORRECT INFO, IF I WAS WRONG
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_spartan-remanufactured-dodge-engine-spartan-atk-engines_20705621-p?navigationPath=L1*14923%7CL2*15031%7CL3*16033
MAYBE.....MAYBE....A LOCAL AUTO MACHINE SHOP MIGHT BEAT THAT PRICE BY A GOOD BIT......MOST LIKELY NOT UNDER A $1000
LABOR IN AND OUT, WOLD BE EXTRA I'M SURE
THE ONLY OTHER OPTION IS A USED ENGINE FROM AN AUTO SALVAGE YARD, YOU MIGHT NOT GET A "PERFECT ENGINE" EITHER
IF IT'S A KEEPER....REBUILD IT, YOU'LL BE HAPPIER
IF YOU WANNA BE ECSTATIC......THE JEEP OPTION IS WHAT YOU NEED TO GO WITH!
I'LL SEND YOU SOME PICS TO SORTA LOOK AT......JUST LOOK AT THE JEEPS, THE ACCESSORIES AND HOOD ORNAMENTS ARE JUST EVERYDAY LIFE, FOR A JEEP OWNER......YOU HAVE TO RUN 'EM OFF, JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE TO WORK EACH MORNING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-VT8O7lp4Q
KEEP US INFORMED....I'LL HELP YOU FIND ONE IN "AUTO TRADER" IF YOU COME TO YOUR SENSES!
THE MEDIC