So about 3 months ago I had my spark plug shoot out and destroy my COP. I had it repaired and everything and the sound it made was like a popping running like crap sound (most of you know this sound bc i know the plug problem is a pretty common thing). Well, today all of the sudden i had the same symptoms and sounds that the spark plug problem except when I pulled over to check under the hood, the only problem was there was steam/white smoke shooting out of where the passenger side head meets the block (pretty sure thats where it was). Anyways, The shop cant get to it till tommorow and I need to know what you all thinks wrong with it?

Any suggestions??

 

Steam....between head and block...needs resurfaced and a head gasket is what they'll prollly say

 

yea? Do you know about how much thats gonna run me?

 

Depends...how much are u doing urself

 

I do 99% of the work myself and I usually allocate $300-$400 for a head gasket. If you are getting a mechanic to do it, then upwards of $1000.

 

dammmn. Well, I was plannig on getting them to do all of it, however I am a DIY guy but idk if i could do it. What all tools are required? I love working on my car, but i dont wanna take apart my engine and be screwed...

 

I just wanna say, i did NOT have any white smoke coming from the exhaust, and the engine was shaking and running like CRAP. Popping, sounded like it had no manifold on it...

 

anyone else???

 

sounds to me like you are leeking coolant from a bad gasket. Taking the head off is gonna take a lot of time and effort. You gotta pretty much pull the entire top half of the motor off. And dont forget you will need a torque wrench to put the bolts back on right.

 

Well, the shop told me it would take 2 weeks to do, which is why im conidering doing it myself. I have a garage and most of the tools nessesary, but is there a write up on this anywhere? I would like to know how much time and skill will be needed.... thanks for any help you guys i really appreciate it.

Im so bummed bc i was actually about to install a new h pipe and get some HID's and rims but now its obviously a no go...