Acura - RL :: Cracked Engine Block - Cause?
Should the engine block of an 2005 Acura RL crack if the car's maintenance has been regular and complete according to all dealer specified recommendations? Cooling system never stopped working either. What else could cause the engine block to crack?
View 14 RepliesSaturn - Vue :: Cracked Block On EcoTech I4 Engine - Coolant Leak Developed
My 2009 Vue developed a coolant leak into the oil at 130k km. I had to have replaced. GM has a technical note about this exact problem with the recommended fix: Engine Replacement. The coolant was leaking into the oil at the water pump.
The Statement from the dealership states that there was a crack in the block near the water pump. The dealership was good but a block should not break like this. Is this a design defect with the block, and if so is their a class action already started?
Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: Water Leak At Back Of Engine - Cracked Block?
Just did a tear out and rebuild, installed motor, filled with water. Water is leaking out of the back of the engine somewhere. Leaking as if it were coming out of a 1/4" diameter hole. 1997 V4.6L F150. I guess I have to pull it no matter what. Cracked block? Freeze plugs were all new and installed by machine shop. Initial reason for pulling was water in cylinders and I assumed blow head gasket.
View 1 RepliesTouareg :: Rear Retractable Cover Cracked Due To Cold Temperature
During one of the cold days this winter, the tips on my retractable cover cracked and chipped off. It no longer catches on the side panels. The local dealers haven't determined if this can be replaced under warranty yet.
Since the tips are not a replaceable part, how to modify/improve the tips so they will hold the cover in place, and not break in cold weather. I was thinking about cutting the tips completely off and inserting a rod that would run full width.
Touareg :: Transmission Won't Downshift Smoothly / Driver Side Seat Trim Cracked
I checked my driver side leather seat (V8) and found that the trim was cracked.
When I slow down my car smoothly when driving, the transmission was not downshifted smoothly after 20K service.
Camry :: Gen 5 - Engine Lift Points For Block (2AZ-FE)
Lifting a 2AZ-FE block to get it on an engine stand. Block is already on the ground. I need to confirm engine lift points for this block. ( block & cyl. head without trans-axle ). Couldn't find anything in any of the docs & refs that I have & searched. I would rather not lift it by the cyl. head lift points since the head bolts are a weak point on this block.
View 3 RepliesTouareg :: Headlight Went Out Suddenly
I just bought a brand new Touareg last week, after all my joyriding it now has a whopping 450 miles on it. The headlight went out tonight...
View 6 RepliesCelica :: 96 GT - Coolant Drain Plug On Engine Block?
Where is the coolant drain plug on the engine block? Have the haynes book and still can't figure it out.
View 3 RepliesCamry :: 2007 - Knock Coming From The Engine Block
bought my car in 2008 with 19k already on it certified used. fast forward to 2012 and 102,000 miles on it engine has a knock coming from the engine block. I purchased a warranty 7/100,000 mile. Did oil changes myself every 5k full synthetic. when the car developed a knock i noticed the engine oil was scary low. Since i got my car from the time i got it at 19k and i bought the 7/100,000 mile warranty on top of that.
View 3 RepliesPrius (2004-09) :: Oil Droplets On Backside Of Engine Block?
I noticed these oil droplets hanging on the staircase like structure on the backside of the engine block:
Are they normal? Where do they come from? I vaguely remember someone has also seen these.
Date was 20101030 and mileage ~ 15000
Accent LC (2000-05) :: 2004 - Squealing From Engine Block
I have about 83k miles on my Accent. It was undriven for about three months due to a blocked situation with the local Department of Transportation. I've changed the oil and he seems to be driving fine, but right after starting the car, there's a squealing that comes from the engine block as I apply pressure to the accelerator. The sound goes away after a minute of acceleration, upon breaking, or after driving for a while. Also, when shifting from reverse to drive, the steering feels a little stiff. Is this a loose belt problem? Do I need to replace said belt? Or is there a more extensive problem with the power steering pump?
View 11 RepliesJeep - Wrangler :: 2004 - Rust On Engine Block
I recently purchased a 2004 Jeep wrangler Sahara. In retrospect, I probably should have inspected it more closely. The underside, including the sides of the engine block (below the heads, etc.) have a lot of rust. With little effort I can flake off pieces as thick as a quarter for example. How concerned I should be and what I need to do???
View 5 RepliesLexus GX 2010+ :: Light Smoke On Engine Block
I've got some light smoke coming off my engine block, it smells slightly sweet. The smoke is not noticible unless you open the hood, and it is coming from the driver side of the engine. There are always small drops of coolant on the block. The hose is brand new, what else could be causing this?
View 3 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Engine Block Heater Working Or Not?
How can I tell if the engine block heater in my 2010 Prius is working (dealer installed)? The one on my old Subaru made a hissing noise; the one on the Prius makes no noise.
View 19 RepliesTouareg :: Center Display Went Dim Suddenly
My center display (between tach and speedometer) all of sudden went dim. Can barely read any info. Does this have a fuse or do I need to take it in for a check up...
View 6 RepliesDodge - Sprinter :: 2004 - Engine Block Preheat Isn't Working
We have a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Van 5 Cylinder Mercedes Turbo Diesel. Recently, at around 70,000 miles, when we start the engine block heater, the sounds are not normal. The heater appears to start working, since we can hear and smell the burner, but the heating ceases within a few minutes. The unusual sounds continue until the heater is turned off.
View 3 RepliesSonata I45 (YF - 2011+) :: Rods Are Sticking Out Of The Side Of Engine Block
I have pondered why the sales of an otherwise very good car has been falling. It's styling is admittingly getting stale but is still a very good car. Not sure whether the new 2015 model will stop the falling sales. My personal opinion is that it will not.
My personal opinion for what it may be worth was the discontinuance of the V6 in favor of the trouble prone 2.0 turbo. When connecting rods are sticking out of the side of an engine block at about 2,000 miles there is a problem as happened locally.
Consumer's Reports agreed with me regarding the turbo I recall.
Note: I'm not concerned with the 2.4 GDI I have as it is for all practical matters the same basic engine as they have had for years as I understand it. The GDI is the new feature and yields up both better fuel economy and power. The turbo is exciting to drive but I just don't believe they will stand the test of time. They are required in over-the-road trucks but that is a whole different ballgame with very extensive engineering and strong warranties. But if someone is stuck with a broken block and it is not in warranty or just out of warranty it is a reputation problem that will impact sales adversely by word of mouth.
Ford A/C :: Can't Unscrew Engine Block Drain Plug Using 14 Mm Allen Hex Bit?
Ford Escape 6 cylinder - 100,00 miles. want to flush and change the coolant. Cannot unscrew the engine block drain plug using a 14 mm allen hex bit. Afraid of damaging the block, maybe cracking it. I tried turning the plug with my 1/2" torque wrench up to 130 ft. lbs. torque and it would not budge. Am afraid to use more or to put a cheater on the torque wrench. If something goes wrong the engine becomes scrap. What's the solution?
View 1 RepliesPrius V :: 2013 Can't Find Engine Block Cock For Coolant Drain
I recently bought a 2013 Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) . The car has been in a front end accident but it has been fixed. When buying the car, i did not notice that the coolant in it was green.
I know that prii of this year run on Toyota pink, and I have also read that mixing coolant can lead to sludging and clog your system. So now I am trying to do a total flush and refill. I already have the pink coolant and I was able to drain about 5 qt (7.3 qt total capacity) from the radiator cock. I know about the existence of an engine block cock which would allow me to drain the rest of the coolant. But no matter how much I look I can not locate it.
I have read the repair manual, I know that is is supposed to be in the back of the engine half way up the block or so. But I just cant find it. I can't fill my car until I can do a proper flush.