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im having some engine problems


lj8473
07-06-2007, 02:23 AM
ok so i got a 98 plymouth neon DOHC and i blew a head gasket on it so i recently fixed the head gasket but for some reason i am leaking water and oil really badly now. i checked the pressure on the radiator to see if it was leaking and it held pressure with no leak after 30 mins but once i start driving it doesnt take but 10-15 mins to start smoking and overheating. and im not sure if the oil leak and water leak are connected anyone else have any info on it i would appreciate it

Bear
07-06-2007, 10:58 AM
When you replaced the head gasket, did you have the head checked for being true and not warped. If the head is warped she will leak.

denisond3
07-06-2007, 06:18 PM
Hopefully its not a warped head, but...
If the head was warped enough, you might have coolant being pumped out with overheating resulting when the engine was running - due to the warped head. Doing a radiator pressure check wont necessary show up such a leak. The radiator tester works at 16-20 psi. The pressure forcing gases past the headgasket peaks at over 1000 psi in an engine running at moderate speeds. The engine head on a Neon has an oil passage that is very close to the edge of the gasket, so motor oil might be getting pushed out also.
I wish you luck...

lj8473
07-07-2007, 01:27 AM
i got the head checked its fine. i will have to check this spot next to the head for the oil leak so far i havent been able to find it. i just see it dripping under the car. but i think the oil is coming out of where the power steering fluid container is bolted into the the engine

robotman1969
08-10-2007, 02:57 PM
where is the water comeing from ..... nere the timing belt ..... it could be the water pump ..... if it only leaks when driving

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