Any Advice?
#11
this is always a great first step. if it is leaking oil, it's probably not because it needs an oil change. how much oil is it leaking though? is it just a few drops, or is it leaving puddles in your garage? if the battery is just low from the lights being left on, then let it recharge. if it stays low, get a new one.
when you say all of the gauges rev, do you mean all of them? how far does each of them go? obviously, the rpm, spedometer, and oil pressure are going to move, but the temp shouldn't move too much, and the battery shouldn't rev at all.
when you say all of the gauges rev, do you mean all of them? how far does each of them go? obviously, the rpm, spedometer, and oil pressure are going to move, but the temp shouldn't move too much, and the battery shouldn't rev at all.
#12
I uploaded a video of all my problems to make up for the lack of photos.
The first video is mostly just showing what is there, it got cut off though.
I had a really bad leak before and it was really pouring out. Like a faucet when you open it a little.
Here it all is:
Video 1/2: My Car Problems 1/2 - YouTube
Video 2/2: My Car Problems 2/2 - YouTube
Post responses here please.
The first video is mostly just showing what is there, it got cut off though.
I had a really bad leak before and it was really pouring out. Like a faucet when you open it a little.
Here it all is:
Video 1/2: My Car Problems 1/2 - YouTube
Video 2/2: My Car Problems 2/2 - YouTube
Post responses here please.
Last edited by ShadowXRacer; 02-05-2012 at 08:28 AM.
#13
do a pressure test on the cooling system and a compression test on all cylinders. could be blown head gasket or leaking heater hose. can you track the leak to its source
#14
Why would you buy this car? I don't to sound like a *****, but you did test drive this thing right? That's too many issues to drive off the lot with, even the worst used car lot. I would take it back before you drop more money into the thing than it's worth.
#15
Hey I found the problem, Its not gasket related its a leaky water pump which is about $50 to replace (don't need mechanic service when you know an engineer) I can live with the other small annoyances, the speedometer is fine, i just didn't realize i was going so fast , need to replace temperature gauge, and Just had an oil change, i was really low but now its ok. Replaced air filter, oil filter, oil, and added coolant which is still there even after a day of racing and driving around The check engine light is on still. A sensor may be bad, will buy an OBD-1 to check for trouble codes ($30) So although it seemed really bad, after lifting the car in the air and inspecting it all around, it ended up not being so bad
Last edited by ShadowXRacer; 02-05-2012 at 09:19 PM.
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