eddygordouk Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 i was driving back from Reno yesterday and it seems something might be up with my engine. Im not sure what it is beecause im still starting to learn about cars so im asking you haha. It was very strange but while i was driving back it seemed like i was losing power. I pulled over and i noticed that the engine coolant in the coolant box was bubbling so it was quite hot, also it appeared i was on no oil which is not good heh. Alot of smoke was coming out of the exhaust and for a second i thought totally did something bad. the engine wouldnt start unless i gas it quite a bit and then it would catch. I decided to drive it back otherwise i would of have to pay more towing fees then the car itself. Now that im back at home the car will start easily but there is a ticking noise somewhere in the engine bay, like an old car when its engine is first started and its really cold. I cant really place a finger on where its coming from but it might be the engine itself. It doesnt seem to change speeds when the throttle is pressed so im thinkin it isnt one of the pistons or anything but maybe something else? What would cause alot of smoke to come out of the exhaust and do that? maybe where the engine connects with the flywheel? I was worried thatt maybe my turbo went but it still spools fine it seems also and the spool light comes on. What is the normal rpmm range where the turbo kicks in usually? *update* so when i took out the oil dipstick after a few minutes of low rpm driving to move the car to a better spot to check on it i see some smoke comin out of the pipe, due to heat? im not sure but thats what i seeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 check the intake plumbing and breather hoses for oil in em, im not talking caked on old oil, but somewhat fresh wet oil. sounds like my last engine when i blew a piston ring. check all the engine fluids and try to do a compression test if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 What color is the smoke? If its blue smoke than you are burning oil. If its white smoke you are burning coolant and if its black smoke that means your burning too much fuel. The bubbling in the overflow tank leads me to believe you have lost a head gasket... but if you did that your car would be overheating. Did you notice your car running hotter than normal? The ticking could be anything... it would be hard to identify unless we were there. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 What color is the smoke? If its blue smoke than you are burning oil. If its white smoke you are burning coolant and if its black smoke that means your burning too much fuel. The bubbling in the overflow tank leads me to believe you have lost a head gasket... but if you did that your car would be overheating. Did you notice your car running hotter than normal? The ticking could be anything... it would be hard to identify unless we were there. -Brian it seemed like it was blue or white smoke. The coolant was bubbling though when i saw it. Right now it doesnt seem to overheat and the temp gauge looks normal it also follows how the engine warms up so i dont think it might be broken. The engine idles lower than 2k it seems at first when started and then goes down to below 1k. I discovered sumthin around the clutch line though where there might be a missing bolt to hold it on, i make it high priority to take pics tomorrow when the sun is up again. Think anyone near can come by and check it out perhapes? Live in Davis on the way to frisco from Sac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 sounds like a partially blown headgasket...not bad enough to overheat right away...but it will if more time passes...you need to do a compression test ASAP...like...NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 sounds like a partially blown headgasket...not bad enough to overheat right away...but it will if more time passes...you need to do a compression test ASAP...like...NOW. sounds like a plan but i dont really have an idea how to do it properly. blaaah. i looked it up and have an idea but i dont have the tools it seems. i think i can find a friend mechanic who can do it though so ill jus have to have my car parked till i can. this really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I have a compression tester. If I werent so busy working on my RX i'd go out there and help you with yours. Give me a couple weeks. I have to prepare the RX for the big show in July. And make the smog nazi's happy. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 I have a compression tester. If I werent so busy working on my RX i'd go out there and help you with yours. Give me a couple weeks. I have to prepare the RX for the big show in July. And make the smog nazi's happy. -Brian ah ok, thanks alot. ah but theres one thing haha, i need to get it registered SO soon cuz it was bought outta state and need registration which mean smog test which means....i need to have it running sorta clean haha. ill see if i can find some shop that knows wat there talking about for cheap or sumthin but im still down to meet up. Itd be great if u could give me tips on working on the RX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Ouch... good luck with all that LOL -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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