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Old 12-30-2008, 02:34 AM   #1
shivparekh
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97 Mystique Over Heats and Causes Tranny Issues

Just recentely, my coolant reservoir tank emptied out twice in 2 weeks.

Took it into Precision Auto care, but they couldn't find the problem,

Following week on my way to work, the temp gauge went upto more than half and the revs started going crazy and the gears started switching back and forth.

I took it to a local mechanic, they did a pressure check for coolant as i mentioned about the drainage, but couldn't find any issue and also couldn't notice the overheating also. but they made me change the engine mounts as they were broken/damaged.

With the issue unsolved i took it once again to Midas, and told them everything , their test/check reveled the problem with broken/blown head gasket and estimated $1500 - $1800 for the repairs.

Now my local mechanic says that i might not have to worry about head gasket , if as long as i mantain the oil level, i can live without repairing the head gasket,

My question is, does anybody have any idea as per what's happening with my car here? what can i do to find the right problem and how can i get it fixed without pouring more money in??
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