Big Trouble & $$$$$
11-11-2002, 05:39 PM
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Big Trouble & $$$$$
Welp today was one hell of a day. Earlier as I was doing some off-roading I nailed a pretty good sized rock in my front end close to the drivers side tire. Well I didn't think anything of it. So as we're going down the road my temp guage just suddenly shot up and I hear this knocking sound. So the car dies and I get out and behold, my radiator has a crack in it. So all in all I think I need a new radiator and possibly a new motor. 
Welp wish me luck on this one. I dunno if I can get this covered or not.
Welp wish me luck on this one. I dunno if I can get this covered or not.
11-11-2002, 05:45 PM
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where'd you hit the rock? on the skid plate, bumper, or somewhere else?
and that sucks!! just tell them that some kid on a bike ran into yuo and cracked your radiator and insurance will probably cover it. hehehehe
another idea... just throw some duct tape on it!!!!!
if you cant duck it, @#$@ it 
jk of course, please do not go put duct tape on your radiator......
good luck gettin that fixed.
and that sucks!! just tell them that some kid on a bike ran into yuo and cracked your radiator and insurance will probably cover it. hehehehe
another idea... just throw some duct tape on it!!!!!
if you cant duck it, @#$@ it jk of course, please do not go put duct tape on your radiator......good luck gettin that fixed.
11-11-2002, 05:46 PM
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Wow. Big bummer. Did'nt that beefy skid plate protect your radiator? Good luck on the fix. If you shut down after overheating, maybe you just need a new headgasket.
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11-11-2002, 06:20 PM
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yeah i slammed it pretty good. that skid only covers so much of that radiator. like a little bit is left unprotected, not enough to make you worry, but enought to F something up!!! i slammed down pretty hard in the front. i was crossing through a creek when it happened.
Butnut, but would it knock like that if a headgasket is blown??
Butnut, but would it knock like that if a headgasket is blown??
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11-11-2002, 09:14 PM
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Hey Danny. I found it easier to search for the reason I gave my head gasket possibility than to write it out. Your motor will make ungodly noises before it quits if you push it with no coolant. The headgasket will be the the least damage, cracked block or heads...$$$
Sudden Loss of Coolant and Engine Overheating Incidents.[ALL/ALL] posted by Steve Ringlee on
Wednesday, 26 January 2000, at 7:01 p.m.
Sudden Loss of Coolant and Engine Overheating Incidents. We recently surveyed the Brickboard and Swedishbricks lists for incidents of sudden loss of coolant and engine overheating. Here are the results from around thirty instances worldwide among Volvo drivers:
-Hose clamp failed; lower radiator hose parted from radiator outlet neck All the coolant suddenly drained out of the radiator,leaving only the coolant in the block. Engine required a new headgasket.
In most of the incidents, drivers did not notice the loss because the coolant was pumped or blown under the car. In most cases, the first evidence was engine noise, slowing of the car, or other signs of serious engine damage.
-Heater hose fractured due to aging and internal crack; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Heater hose chaffed against block, rubbing through and failing; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Radiator plastic side tank fractured; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Radiator hose split due to aging and internal crack. Upper: loss of coolant; lower: catastrophic loss of coolant
In almost every case, the lack of an "idiot light" caused drivers not to notice the loss until too late. When the driver finally looked at the temperature gauge, it was invariably far into the red zone, indicating serious overheating. In almost every case, drivers attempted to drive to a convenient destination such as home, a gas station, or a freeway exit. This extended drive usually led to further engine damage. The least damage noted (except in the last instance) was head gasket; in many instances the engine required replacement.
It's a general reference on Volvo problems, but you get the jist... The bottom line is, if you have a sudden loss of coolant, shut down, call it a day. New radiator-not too cheap. Busted hose-real cheap. Blown headgasket or motor...:mad: big buck$... good luck on the repair.
butnut
Sudden Loss of Coolant and Engine Overheating Incidents.[ALL/ALL] posted by Steve Ringlee on
Wednesday, 26 January 2000, at 7:01 p.m.
Sudden Loss of Coolant and Engine Overheating Incidents. We recently surveyed the Brickboard and Swedishbricks lists for incidents of sudden loss of coolant and engine overheating. Here are the results from around thirty instances worldwide among Volvo drivers:
-Hose clamp failed; lower radiator hose parted from radiator outlet neck All the coolant suddenly drained out of the radiator,leaving only the coolant in the block. Engine required a new headgasket.
In most of the incidents, drivers did not notice the loss because the coolant was pumped or blown under the car. In most cases, the first evidence was engine noise, slowing of the car, or other signs of serious engine damage.
-Heater hose fractured due to aging and internal crack; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Heater hose chaffed against block, rubbing through and failing; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Radiator plastic side tank fractured; catastrophic loss of coolant
-Radiator hose split due to aging and internal crack. Upper: loss of coolant; lower: catastrophic loss of coolant
In almost every case, the lack of an "idiot light" caused drivers not to notice the loss until too late. When the driver finally looked at the temperature gauge, it was invariably far into the red zone, indicating serious overheating. In almost every case, drivers attempted to drive to a convenient destination such as home, a gas station, or a freeway exit. This extended drive usually led to further engine damage. The least damage noted (except in the last instance) was head gasket; in many instances the engine required replacement.
It's a general reference on Volvo problems, but you get the jist... The bottom line is, if you have a sudden loss of coolant, shut down, call it a day. New radiator-not too cheap. Busted hose-real cheap. Blown headgasket or motor...:mad: big buck$... good luck on the repair.
butnut
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11-11-2002, 09:37 PM
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Um... because if there is... im sure the pistons overheaded and destroyed the cylinder walls and piston skirts.
If it sounds ok, but there is a rough run sympton, odds are the head gasket is popped.
Jay
If it sounds ok, but there is a rough run sympton, odds are the head gasket is popped.
Jay
11-12-2002, 05:34 AM
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Jay, I went out and started it this morning for about 5-10 seconds. I heard no noises. The engine sounded normal.
Also when I was driving it yesterday. I never noticed the temp gauge rise one bit, thats why I never stopped to check for anything. I only stopped when it started knocking & died.
Out of uncertainty I just went outside and cranked it up again for a short moment. No knocking was heard.
So if it is a head gasket, do you know how much they usually are to replace?
Also when I was driving it yesterday. I never noticed the temp gauge rise one bit, thats why I never stopped to check for anything. I only stopped when it started knocking & died.
Out of uncertainty I just went outside and cranked it up again for a short moment. No knocking was heard.
So if it is a head gasket, do you know how much they usually are to replace?
11-12-2002, 05:46 AM
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no sounds or smoke
if there is no smoke or niose just refill the collant when you get it fixed and you should be good to go. (i may be wrong but i am a positive thinker) i hope there is no problem but i would change oil just incase(extream heat breaks down the viscosity and the oil may have saved the engine)
David
i hope there is no problem but i would change oil just incase(extream heat breaks down the viscosity and the oil may have saved the engine)David
11-12-2002, 10:23 AM
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welp she's off to the stealer, woops i mean dealer. i checked the oil for signs of radiator fluid, but none was found. hopefully this won't put too big of a dent in the ole pocketbook.
11-12-2002, 02:06 PM
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Well here is the verdict. I went up to the dealership & they said it was just the radiator. No smoking came from the motor, so they said they don't think a head gasket is blown. The radiator is getting replaced tomorrow by the dealer. Its gonna cost me $450.00 :eek:
But here is the cool thing. The assistant service manager LOVES my rig. He said that the lift did void my warrenty, but he stated that if I ever had any probs with the CV's or anything just come to him and they'd replace them under warrenty!!!
But here is the cool thing. The assistant service manager LOVES my rig. He said that the lift did void my warrenty, but he stated that if I ever had any probs with the CV's or anything just come to him and they'd replace them under warrenty!!!
11-12-2002, 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by data
Well here is the verdict. I went up to the dealership & they said it was just the radiator. No smoking came from the motor, so they said they don't think a head gasket is blown. The radiator is getting replaced tomorrow by the dealer. Its gonna cost me $450.00 :eek:
But here is the cool thing. The assistant service manager LOVES my rig. He said that the lift did void my warrenty, but he stated that if I ever had any probs with the CV's or anything just come to him and they'd replace them under warrenty!!!
Well here is the verdict. I went up to the dealership & they said it was just the radiator. No smoking came from the motor, so they said they don't think a head gasket is blown. The radiator is getting replaced tomorrow by the dealer. Its gonna cost me $450.00 :eek:
But here is the cool thing. The assistant service manager LOVES my rig. He said that the lift did void my warrenty, but he stated that if I ever had any probs with the CV's or anything just come to him and they'd replace them under warrenty!!!
positive thinking
