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AMD 240 · 05-17-2005, 07:04 PM

ok....i got my first car like 2 or 3 weeks ago...i forget...i got it for 350 dollars. its a 89 240sx coupe. i have had this problem with the engine ever since i got it but i dont really car cuz im going to prolly get a CA18det.
white smoke flows out of the exhaust...when i checked the oil...steam came out of the oil cap. i checked the coolant level and it was dry so i fulled it up and started the car. five min later the rad was bone dry again...

im thinking that the lower timing chain guide broke, letting the chain hit the rad hose, putting a hole in it and letting coolant run into the oil pan...or the engine...

could it be something else? if so please help me....i want to fix this engine and make it last till i get the CA18 (a year or so)

rim_bender · 05-17-2005, 07:36 PM

headgasket, is there oil in the coolant?

do a compression test to see if the gasket is blown

zero.counter · 05-17-2005, 07:55 PM

That is steam and you know what that means if coolant os gone and you see steam. Is the smell out of the exhaust sweet?

uno · 05-17-2005, 07:58 PM

coolant burning!
at least head gasket is blown, if not more and the head cracked.

AMD 240 · 05-17-2005, 09:20 PM

the engine has 93,*** miles on it..so i dont think the head is cracked...im planning on replacing the headgasket and all the seals that go with it....but i dont think a crack would make the coolant drain that fast.

if you would like to see some pics of the car i could post them up...

TOMY · 05-17-2005, 10:30 PM

the engine is blown my friend. It is either the gasket or the rings have lost compression. Go to the store and get a compression tester for $15 and check for yourself. If coolent is not leaking from the bottem of the car, its going into the engine....therefore causing a Maple syrup smell. Coolant leaking into your engine is bad. Rebuilt the KA or buy an SR.... those are your options.

ledzeppelin240 · 05-17-2005, 10:37 PM

Yeah the timing chain guide could be the problem, I have seen multiple front engine covers that are ruined. Is there coolant in your oil? Just because the engine only has 93,xxxmiles on it means nothing. You said it ran out of coolant, it has most likely been warped, aluminum just can't handle that.

You are burning coolant that is what the white smoke is so it is either, HG, cracked head or cracked block...So it is time to tear the engine down and find out what the problem is or get a new engine...

AMD 240 · 05-18-2005, 07:02 AM

ok you guys are scarng me...i dont have the money to get a CA18 yet

i will try to get my ka running right! i have to!

uno · 05-18-2005, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AMD 240

ok you guys are scarng me...i dont have the money to get a CA18 yet

i will try to get my ka running right! i have to!

http://www.importperformanceparts.net/ and get the topline rebuild kit for like 150

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 07:52 AM

it's your head gasket. i blew mine yesterday on the way to work.

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ledzeppelin240

Yeah the timing chain guide could be the problem, I have seen multiple front engine covers that are ruined. Is there coolant in your oil? Just because the engine only has 93,xxxmiles on it means nothing. You said it ran out of coolant, it has most likely been warped, aluminum just can't handle that.

You are burning coolant that is what the white smoke is so it is either, HG, cracked head or cracked block...So it is time to tear the engine down and find out what the problem is or get a new engine...

exactly, mine has 88k and already blew the head gasket.

TOMY · 05-18-2005, 07:53 AM

I just noticed your local. Go to Sound Performance in Bloomingdale if you want a definate answer. If it is blown, just spend $500 for a new KA.

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by uno

http://www.importperformanceparts.net/ and get the topline rebuild kit for like 150

Is that the rebuild kit for the KA or CA? if for the KA, could you please link me to the kit for an 89 240sx. thank you!

uno · 05-18-2005, 08:12 AM

it's in frames, just click nissan->engine kits->topline oem rebuild-> pick your engine

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by uno

it's in frames, just click nissan->engine kits->topline oem rebuild-> pick your engine

cool thank you bro!

uno · 05-18-2005, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

cool thank you bro!

anytime i know how it is for engines to get toated

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by uno

anytime i know how it is for engines to get toated

and i just got her too. *sigh* had finished paying for her the night before.

AMD 240 · 05-18-2005, 02:19 PM

i got the car with the smoking problem...but i didnt and still dont car..i will be putting a ca in there soon...i dont know when but i will

F3600 · 05-18-2005, 02:34 PM

just put some coolant clogger .. dont know how its called but its supposed to seal the headgasket .. its a bandaid solution but it could work..

and if you think your gonna be out of trouble with an engine swap, youre wrong.. My swap didnt make any problem but i consider myself lucky that my engine was in great shape ...

Big Daddy · 05-18-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by F3600

just put some coolant clogger .. dont know how its called but its supposed to seal the headgasket .. its a bandaid solution but it could work..

and if you think your gonna be out of trouble with an engine swap, youre wrong.. My swap didnt make any problem but i consider myself lucky that my engine was in great shape ...

if it's the same stuff i think you're talking about. called stop leak or something like that. HELLLLL NO clogs everything up, water pump, rad, thermostat, everything.

AMD 240 · 05-18-2005, 02:47 PM

the CA is a 15 to 16 year old engine. i know i will have to replace some stuff.

05-17-2005, 07:04 PM	#1
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	white smoke.... ok....i got my first car like 2 or 3 weeks ago...i forget...i got it for 350 dollars. its a 89 240sx coupe. i have had this problem with the engine ever since i got it but i dont really car cuz im going to prolly get a CA18det. white smoke flows out of the exhaust...when i checked the oil...steam came out of the oil cap. i checked the coolant level and it was dry so i fulled it up and started the car. five min later the rad was bone dry again... im thinking that the lower timing chain guide broke, letting the chain hit the rad hose, putting a hole in it and letting coolant run into the oil pan...or the engine... could it be something else? if so please help me....i want to fix this engine and make it last till i get the CA18 (a year or so)

05-17-2005, 07:58 PM	#4
uno Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Castlewood VA Age: 43 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	coolant burning! at least head gasket is blown, if not more and the head cracked. __________________ CA18DET t25, 440CC injectors, Greddy FMIC, Greddy Hot Pipe, Greddy Type RS Bov ,Greddy Turbo Outlet, Trust DP, Motoria 3" Catback , XS Tubular Manifold, Nismo AFPR ,Nismo Engine and Transmission Mounts ,Apex'i SAFC 2 Walbro 255lph, LSD, SPL Subframe Collars, Tein S Tech Springs, Tein Tie Rods, Upper Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces. Black 180sx wheels.

05-17-2005, 10:37 PM	#7
ledzeppelin240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sinse Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah the timing chain guide could be the problem, I have seen multiple front engine covers that are ruined. Is there coolant in your oil? Just because the engine only has 93,xxxmiles on it means nothing. You said it ran out of coolant, it has most likely been warped, aluminum just can't handle that. You are burning coolant that is what the white smoke is so it is either, HG, cracked head or cracked block...So it is time to tear the engine down and find out what the problem is or get a new engine... __________________ Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. Looking for: JDM S13 OEM Sideskirts

05-18-2005, 08:12 AM	#14
uno Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Castlewood VA Age: 43 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's in frames, just click nissan->engine kits->topline oem rebuild-> pick your engine __________________ CA18DET t25, 440CC injectors, Greddy FMIC, Greddy Hot Pipe, Greddy Type RS Bov ,Greddy Turbo Outlet, Trust DP, Motoria 3" Catback , XS Tubular Manifold, Nismo AFPR ,Nismo Engine and Transmission Mounts ,Apex'i SAFC 2 Walbro 255lph, LSD, SPL Subframe Collars, Tein S Tech Springs, Tein Tie Rods, Upper Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces. Black 180sx wheels.

05-17-2005, 07:36 PM	#2
rim_bender Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ga Posts: 441 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	headgasket, is there oil in the coolant? do a compression test to see if the gasket is blown

05-17-2005, 07:55 PM	#3
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is steam and you know what that means if coolant os gone and you see steam. Is the smell out of the exhaust sweet?

05-17-2005, 09:20 PM	#5
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the engine has 93,*** miles on it..so i dont think the head is cracked...im planning on replacing the headgasket and all the seals that go with it....but i dont think a crack would make the coolant drain that fast. if you would like to see some pics of the car i could post them up...

05-17-2005, 10:30 PM	#6
TOMY BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 237 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the engine is blown my friend. It is either the gasket or the rings have lost compression. Go to the store and get a compression tester for $15 and check for yourself. If coolent is not leaking from the bottem of the car, its going into the engine....therefore causing a Maple syrup smell. Coolant leaking into your engine is bad. Rebuilt the KA or buy an SR.... those are your options.

05-18-2005, 07:02 AM	#8
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok you guys are scarng me...i dont have the money to get a CA18 yet i will try to get my ka running right! i have to!

05-18-2005, 07:52 AM	#10
Big Daddy Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's your head gasket. i blew mine yesterday on the way to work.

05-18-2005, 07:53 AM	#12
TOMY BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 237 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just noticed your local. Go to Sound Performance in Bloomingdale if you want a definate answer. If it is blown, just spend $500 for a new KA.

05-18-2005, 02:19 PM	#18
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got the car with the smoking problem...but i didnt and still dont car..i will be putting a ca in there soon...i dont know when but i will

05-18-2005, 02:34 PM	#19
F3600 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just put some coolant clogger .. dont know how its called but its supposed to seal the headgasket .. its a bandaid solution but it could work.. and if you think your gonna be out of trouble with an engine swap, youre wrong.. My swap didnt make any problem but i consider myself lucky that my engine was in great shape ...

05-18-2005, 02:47 PM	#21
AMD 240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lombard Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the CA is a 15 to 16 year old engine. i know i will have to replace some stuff.