Vehicle make/model = 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE
Mileage = 89000
Engine size = 6CY
dash lights = ENGINE
tech = ANY
question = MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING AS I WAS ON A SMALL TRIP SO I DROVE
IT ABOUT A HOUR WHILE OVERHEATING TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HERE MY
WARRENTY
WAS EXPIRED SO CAR HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE,IT STARTS UP BUT THERE IS
ALOT OF WHITE SMOKE WITH WATER THAT COMES OUT THE EXUST WHILE
RUNNING ALSO
THERE IS WATER IN THE OIL SO DID I BLOW MY ENGINE OR WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE THERE IS ALSO A SMELL OF SYRUP WHILE RUNNING.
JK:
Anytime you run an engine that is overheating, you will cause more damage than just the
condition that caused the overheating. This 6 cyl. engine is known for intake manifold
gaskets leaking internally/externally, and mixing with the oil as well.
It does sounds like you have major internal engine damage. Possible blown headgakets,
cracked cylinder heads, cracked engine block, probably rod and main bearing damage
due to the coolant in the oil.
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Mileage = 89000
Engine size = 6CY
dash lights = ENGINE
tech = ANY
question = MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING AS I WAS ON A SMALL TRIP SO I DROVE
IT ABOUT A HOUR WHILE OVERHEATING TOOK TO THE SHOP AND HERE MY
WARRENTY
WAS EXPIRED SO CAR HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE,IT STARTS UP BUT THERE IS
ALOT OF WHITE SMOKE WITH WATER THAT COMES OUT THE EXUST WHILE
RUNNING ALSO
THERE IS WATER IN THE OIL SO DID I BLOW MY ENGINE OR WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE THERE IS ALSO A SMELL OF SYRUP WHILE RUNNING.
JK:
Anytime you run an engine that is overheating, you will cause more damage than just the
condition that caused the overheating. This 6 cyl. engine is known for intake manifold
gaskets leaking internally/externally, and mixing with the oil as well.
It does sounds like you have major internal engine damage. Possible blown headgakets,
cracked cylinder heads, cracked engine block, probably rod and main bearing damage
due to the coolant in the oil.
Back
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