Blown Head Gasket
Hey guys!
I'm new to the boards but I've had my 03 350z for almost 2yrs now. About a year ago I blew out 2 pistons and my crankshaft. So I did was most people didn't and I rebuilt my engine. After about 2 months of working on it along with my dad(school/work) we manage to rebuild the engine and it started on 1st try. (success)
Before the engine rebuild, I didn't have overheating problems whatsoever!
Now after everything was pretty much put together after about a month or so, the curse began. It started to over heat.
So like most people I quickly began to check my fluids, everything was normal. So I assumed it might be my radiator so I bought a new one with an OEM radiator cap. After I installed the radiator the problem continues. I changed my hoses and thermostat along with my water pump... and as you can tell nothing worked.
Then I started to see white smoke coming out the exhaust. I smelled it and it didn't have any odor so it wasn't burn oil or gasoline.
So my guess was a blown head gaske.
I took it to a Z specialist near my area and they manage to run all tests and bled the engine to see if I had any air in my water jackets.
So within 2days of diagnosis, we manage to figure out that it is a blown head gasket.
Now, I haven't been able to drive my Z properly for 6months and I miss the hell out of it. I need help knowing any one good who can do the job for a reasonable price and with experience. I would do it my self but I'm too frustrated anymore to open my engine again.
I'm currently located in the 90260 area (Lawndale, CA).
I'm willing to tow the car to the desired location nearby if anyone can help my find a good mechanic shop with experience and warranty on their work.
Help me guys, please! I miss my fairlady 😥😢
I'm new to the boards but I've had my 03 350z for almost 2yrs now. About a year ago I blew out 2 pistons and my crankshaft. So I did was most people didn't and I rebuilt my engine. After about 2 months of working on it along with my dad(school/work) we manage to rebuild the engine and it started on 1st try. (success)
Before the engine rebuild, I didn't have overheating problems whatsoever!
Now after everything was pretty much put together after about a month or so, the curse began. It started to over heat.
So like most people I quickly began to check my fluids, everything was normal. So I assumed it might be my radiator so I bought a new one with an OEM radiator cap. After I installed the radiator the problem continues. I changed my hoses and thermostat along with my water pump... and as you can tell nothing worked.
Then I started to see white smoke coming out the exhaust. I smelled it and it didn't have any odor so it wasn't burn oil or gasoline.
So my guess was a blown head gaske.
I took it to a Z specialist near my area and they manage to run all tests and bled the engine to see if I had any air in my water jackets.
So within 2days of diagnosis, we manage to figure out that it is a blown head gasket.
Now, I haven't been able to drive my Z properly for 6months and I miss the hell out of it. I need help knowing any one good who can do the job for a reasonable price and with experience. I would do it my self but I'm too frustrated anymore to open my engine again.
I'm currently located in the 90260 area (Lawndale, CA).
I'm willing to tow the car to the desired location nearby if anyone can help my find a good mechanic shop with experience and warranty on their work.
Help me guys, please! I miss my fairlady 😥😢
The closest good shop that I can recommend is Technosquare in Carson...
Hey guys!
I'm new to the boards but I've had my 03 350z for almost 2yrs now. About a year ago I blew out 2 pistons and my crankshaft. So I did was most people didn't and I rebuilt my engine. After about 2 months of working on it along with my dad(school/work) we manage to rebuild the engine and it started on 1st try. (success)
Before the engine rebuild, I didn't have overheating problems whatsoever!
Now after everything was pretty much put together after about a month or so, the curse began. It started to over heat.
So like most people I quickly began to check my fluids, everything was normal. So I assumed it might be my radiator so I bought a new one with an OEM radiator cap. After I installed the radiator the problem continues. I changed my hoses and thermostat along with my water pump... and as you can tell nothing worked.
Then I started to see white smoke coming out the exhaust. I smelled it and it didn't have any odor so it wasn't burn oil or gasoline.
So my guess was a blown head gaske.
I took it to a Z specialist near my area and they manage to run all tests and bled the engine to see if I had any air in my water jackets.
So within 2days of diagnosis, we manage to figure out that it is a blown head gasket.
Now, I haven't been able to drive my Z properly for 6months and I miss the hell out of it. I need help knowing any one good who can do the job for a reasonable price and with experience. I would do it my self but I'm too frustrated anymore to open my engine again.
I'm currently located in the 90260 area (Lawndale, CA).
I'm willing to tow the car to the desired location nearby if anyone can help my find a good mechanic shop with experience and warranty on their work.
Help me guys, please! I miss my fairlady 😥😢
I'm new to the boards but I've had my 03 350z for almost 2yrs now. About a year ago I blew out 2 pistons and my crankshaft. So I did was most people didn't and I rebuilt my engine. After about 2 months of working on it along with my dad(school/work) we manage to rebuild the engine and it started on 1st try. (success)
Before the engine rebuild, I didn't have overheating problems whatsoever!
Now after everything was pretty much put together after about a month or so, the curse began. It started to over heat.
So like most people I quickly began to check my fluids, everything was normal. So I assumed it might be my radiator so I bought a new one with an OEM radiator cap. After I installed the radiator the problem continues. I changed my hoses and thermostat along with my water pump... and as you can tell nothing worked.
Then I started to see white smoke coming out the exhaust. I smelled it and it didn't have any odor so it wasn't burn oil or gasoline.
So my guess was a blown head gaske.
I took it to a Z specialist near my area and they manage to run all tests and bled the engine to see if I had any air in my water jackets.
So within 2days of diagnosis, we manage to figure out that it is a blown head gasket.
Now, I haven't been able to drive my Z properly for 6months and I miss the hell out of it. I need help knowing any one good who can do the job for a reasonable price and with experience. I would do it my self but I'm too frustrated anymore to open my engine again.
I'm currently located in the 90260 area (Lawndale, CA).
I'm willing to tow the car to the desired location nearby if anyone can help my find a good mechanic shop with experience and warranty on their work.
Help me guys, please! I miss my fairlady 😥😢
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