I'm new here, need some expertise!
#11
ouch failed block test!? damn i feel for you, i'd be pissed if the vin and plate didn't match their paperwork, doesn't make them seem very thorough.
sounds like a new block may be in the works keep talking with the gurus on this site, these guys are very helpful. I don't pray often, but i'll pray you don't have to replace that motor . . . i have a different block in mine now so i feel ya.
sounds like a new block may be in the works keep talking with the gurus on this site, these guys are very helpful. I don't pray often, but i'll pray you don't have to replace that motor . . . i have a different block in mine now so i feel ya.
#13
2 red flags:
#1 would explain the excessive white smoke on cold start.
#2 leads to #1, possibly getting coolant in no 2 cylinder because of a bad head gasket job.
HTF does someone install a head gasket upside down?
1. Star-up only misfires my indicate coolant is entering the cylinder, especially when the engine is shut down, causing a misfire until the majority of the coolant has been expelled.
2. Performed block test, failed within 10 seconds, found cooling system to be highly overpressurized.
2. Performed block test, failed within 10 seconds, found cooling system to be highly overpressurized.
#2 leads to #1, possibly getting coolant in no 2 cylinder because of a bad head gasket job.
HTF does someone install a head gasket upside down?
#16
I think a botched HG job, coolant getting from the coolant passage into cylinder 2. Think about it, the coolant passage is right next to no 2 and if the HG is not sealing well then you are going to get a pressurized cooling system and coolant draining into no 2. Just my thoughts based on what the OP posted, I could be wrong.
#17
so should i just take this to a dif shop for a 2nd opinion? i just feel like i'm gonna get ripped off one way or another since i know very little about mechanics. i'm also broke as a joke now that i purchased a vehicle, haha. if it's just a head gasket issue, i could afford the $2k possibly, but not $4k if I need a new motor. based on the fault codes, is it just any mechanics best guess as to what the exact problem is? or is it def a specific problem?? i hope Rovey makes it out of this alive! lol
#18
There's no harm in getting a second opinion. It may just need another hg job.
Just to be clear: you do have a problem that needs to be fixed. If you don't fix it then you will need a new engine.
Here is something you can do:
1. Remove the no 2 spark plug in the morning before you start it. No 2 is the front passenger side. Look at the spark plug, does it look clean like it has been steam cleaned?
2. Insert the end of a piece of dry rope or string into the spark plug hole and get it to the bottom of the cylinder. Just don't drop the whole lot in there, because then you have a real problem. Let it soak for a minute and then pull it out. Is it wet?
Just to be clear: you do have a problem that needs to be fixed. If you don't fix it then you will need a new engine.
Here is something you can do:
1. Remove the no 2 spark plug in the morning before you start it. No 2 is the front passenger side. Look at the spark plug, does it look clean like it has been steam cleaned?
2. Insert the end of a piece of dry rope or string into the spark plug hole and get it to the bottom of the cylinder. Just don't drop the whole lot in there, because then you have a real problem. Let it soak for a minute and then pull it out. Is it wet?
Last edited by Bundu; 03-11-2011 at 04:33 PM.
#19
#20
You need to learn... quick. Or this thing is going to eat you alive.
Download the rave service manual here: http://www.landroverresource.com/
Download the rave service manual here: http://www.landroverresource.com/
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