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ILLES13 · 11-21-2009, 05:14 PM

Hey i have a KA24DE on my s13.

i was sitting in traffic on the 91 east last night and my temps shot up and my car overheated while i tried to move over to the shoulder. It's currently sitting at a shop, and the mechanic doesnt come back in untill monday. when i popped the hood, coolant was shooting everywhere. and it looked like it was coming out of the radiator area because the radiator hose was smoking like crazy. earlier that day, i noticed my check engine light would come on at around 80mph and then turn off as i decreased speed. Does anyone have an idea of what it might be? i'm thinking either my head gasket or radiator hose blew. i really just want to get an idea on how much i might be spending. any input would help thanks.

Slammed Assassin · 11-21-2009, 05:35 PM

first off. try to find out where the leak is, your thermostat may have gotten stuck, cracked radiator, or a hose may have just blew, the list goes on.

Ceepo · 11-21-2009, 05:56 PM

find the leak, why take it to a shop this is a good chance for you to learn how to fix your car...

joeapple8 · 11-21-2009, 05:57 PM

^ what he said

ILLES13 · 11-21-2009, 06:13 PM

Because, it blew on my way home from MrOneShotKill's house. I was in long beach to pick up his intake, i called tripple a to get it towed. i was 48 miles from home, i'm only covered 7 miles. and each mile is 10 dollars charge. so my car is sitting at the shop in anaheim, the money i would pay to get it down to my home can get it fixed at this shop. If it was here then sure, i'm just trying to get an idea of how much this kind of work is gonna cost a shop to do.

GSXRJJordan · 11-21-2009, 06:36 PM

^^^ That obviously depends on what the problem is. Most likely you have a leak from the hose or radiator, which you'd replace then see how it is. Could be $100, or could be $500, depending on what needs to be replaced and how much time it takes.

Most likely your engine is fine if you shut it off as soon as the temps shot up.

ILLES13 · 11-21-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

^^^ That obviously depends on what the problem is. Most likely you have a leak from the hose or radiator, which you'd replace then see how it is. Could be $100, or could be $500, depending on what needs to be replaced and how much time it takes.

Most likely your engine is fine if you shut it off as soon as the temps shot up.

Alright well i guess i'll just hope its not something too big, thanks guys

ILLES13 · 11-23-2009, 06:02 PM

Okay i just got the call from the shop, I blew a head gasket, blew the thermostat, blew two thermostat hoses and blew the thermostat housing gasket. They want to charge me $1200 for parts and labor. Does that seem right?

I really don't have that kind of money right now..

veeates36 · 11-23-2009, 06:16 PM

Is this the first time it overheated..? Because from what you describe it sounds like you've had an ongoing overheating issue. Blown Head Gasket..? Hmmm.. I'm pretty sure it takes more than a few minutes for your Head Gasket to blow and again from what you described its sounds like a volcano erupted under your hood vs. a little overheating from sitting in traffic. Especially for all those other cooling pieces to go out as well. (Hoses, Therm. Etc.)

I think a second opinion is needed. I could be wrong thogh seeing as how I havent even seen the car.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Find another KA and swap it in yourself...itll be cheaper that way. Specially for a stock KA.

11-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
ILLES13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murrieta Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Over heated while in traffic. Hey i have a KA24DE on my s13. i was sitting in traffic on the 91 east last night and my temps shot up and my car overheated while i tried to move over to the shoulder. It's currently sitting at a shop, and the mechanic doesnt come back in untill monday. when i popped the hood, coolant was shooting everywhere. and it looked like it was coming out of the radiator area because the radiator hose was smoking like crazy. earlier that day, i noticed my check engine light would come on at around 80mph and then turn off as i decreased speed. Does anyone have an idea of what it might be? i'm thinking either my head gasket or radiator hose blew. i really just want to get an idea on how much i might be spending. any input would help thanks.

11-21-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	first off. try to find out where the leak is, your thermostat may have gotten stuck, cracked radiator, or a hose may have just blew, the list goes on. __________________

11-21-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
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11-23-2009, 06:16 PM	#9
veeates36 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: reseda ca Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Is this the first time it overheated..? Because from what you describe it sounds like you've had an ongoing overheating issue. Blown Head Gasket..? Hmmm.. I'm pretty sure it takes more than a few minutes for your Head Gasket to blow and again from what you described its sounds like a volcano erupted under your hood vs. a little overheating from sitting in traffic. Especially for all those other cooling pieces to go out as well. (Hoses, Therm. Etc.) I think a second opinion is needed. I could be wrong thogh seeing as how I havent even seen the car. __________________ Zombi_Army... Coming Soon

11-21-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
joeapple8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay California Age: 33 Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	^ what he said

11-21-2009, 06:13 PM	#5
ILLES13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murrieta Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Because, it blew on my way home from MrOneShotKill's house. I was in long beach to pick up his intake, i called tripple a to get it towed. i was 48 miles from home, i'm only covered 7 miles. and each mile is 10 dollars charge. so my car is sitting at the shop in anaheim, the money i would pay to get it down to my home can get it fixed at this shop. If it was here then sure, i'm just trying to get an idea of how much this kind of work is gonna cost a shop to do.

11-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
ILLES13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murrieta Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Okay i just got the call from the shop, I blew a head gasket, blew the thermostat, blew two thermostat hoses and blew the thermostat housing gasket. They want to charge me $1200 for parts and labor. Does that seem right? I really don't have that kind of money right now..

11-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Find another KA and swap it in yourself...itll be cheaper that way. Specially for a stock KA. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!