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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 8:22 AM
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Hi--would a mechanic need to drain the radiator on a 02 hyundai elentra in order to replace the intake manifold gasket? I had the gasket replaced and 4 days later the car overheated due to no fluid in radiator--thanks
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Hammer Time
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Aug 23, 2009, 8:48 AM
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It's not mentioned in the instructions but he may have drained it if one of the hoses was in his way.
I would have it pressure tested for leaks and if you find none, then he likely left it low.
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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 8:59 AM
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ok thanks--although, i think its too late for pressure test-the top of radiator melted---the guage that warns the driver inside the vehicle was already not working so by the time my wife realized the car was overheating, there was already white smoke and slightly melted top to radiator--i am fearing serious damage to aluminum components such as head, etc, etc-----does that sound right? thanks for your time
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:03 AM
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Yep, your looking at a blown head gasket at the very least.
I wouldn't be looking for anyone else to blame if you were knowingly driving that around with no temp gauge,especially if your wife was driving it.
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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:05 AM
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also, if serious damage has occurred to motor, repairing could probably get close to overall value of car right? i.e. totalled? thanks for your time
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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:06 AM
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yeah thanks guy
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:11 AM
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Being an "02, I would expect that it would be worth putting a used engine in it, assuming it doesn't have a million other problems.
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:16 AM
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it has about 160,000 miles with nice body, interior, suspension, etc.---what is your advice on purchasing used heads from craigs list? (if it needs it of course--my mechanic will not be in until tommorow to look at it)--i found one from an 03 elentra for 100 bucks--what do i look for when i go get it? thanks
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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:18 AM
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sorry about duplicate question--new to forums
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If it got as hot as you described and has that many miles on it, I wouldn't even consider trying to repair that engine. A used engine would be the cheapest way out and you's still be looking at over $1000 for a job like that.
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ok thanks for your advice would you happen to know the "shop hours" required for an engine swap? my mechanic is 77 an hour
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Here are the flat rate times on the engine change only. remeber, there will be add on's like new water pump, radiator, hoses, tune up parts etc.
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts B ......................................... 9.8
Includes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Includes Transfer Of Optional Equipment. NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add B 0.8
With AC, Add B 0.4
Long Block B 0. ................................................ 13.3
Includes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
NOTE With AC, Add B 0.0 0.4
With Auto Trans, Add B 0.0 0.8
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jackkarnes
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Aug 23, 2009, 9:33 AM
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ok thanks have a good one
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