1998 Pontiac Sunfire Help

1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JESANDSCOTT
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Hello
My car is hesitating when accerltorating and idleing wierd when I come to a stop
It is also producing alot of white exhaust when starting
Please help
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe blown head gasket if coolant is low and no leaks that coupled with white smoke poor idle does indicate blow head gasket.
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:39 AM
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JESANDSCOTT
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How much is a new head gasket
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:51 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Depending on your shop rate in your area it could range from $900 to $1200 assumeing no damage to head.
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:57 AM
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JESANDSCOTT
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looking at some websites it talks about the car overheating and stuff, my car has never overheated or had any liquid on the ground, what else could be the probelm? anything?>
Aug 28, 2008 at 9:14 AM
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