1998 Pontiac Sunfire Help

Tiny
JESANDSCOTT
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  • 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
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
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 8:23 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 8:39 AM
Tiny
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How much is a new head gasket
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 8:51 AM
Tiny
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Depending on your shop rate in your area it could range from $900 to $1200 assumeing no damage to head.
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 8:57 AM
Tiny
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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?>
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008 AT 9:14 AM

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