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Got a 2012 Justa that blew a gasket after overheating. Lower radiator hose was torn, and drained the coolant out. Car shut off while driving, limped off the road...There she was dead @264,597mi
Got a 2012 Justa that blew a gasket after overheating. Lower radiator hose was torn, and drained the coolant out. Car shut off while driving, limped off the road...There she was dead @264,597mi
Did you never see a yellow temp warning light before it went full red kaplut?
If not then a temp gauge on these is really a must
Head gasket doesn't mean dead - why not repair? I blew a head gasket around 110k, limp mode temp light. Sat for a year or so until I could get to it. Had the head gasket done in 2 days. Granted R53, so would be a different procedure, but not a tough job - so long as nothing else is toast. Just have to get the head re-decked because the aluminum tends to very slightly warp when it overheats. You got a lot of miles on that car - keep it going!
Head gasket doesn't mean dead - why not repair? I blew a head gasket around 110k, limp mode temp light. Sat for a year or so until I could get to it. Had the head gasket done in 2 days. Granted R53, so would be a different procedure, but not a tough job - so long as nothing else is toast. Just have to get the head re-decked because the aluminum tends to very slightly warp when it overheats. You got a lot of miles on that car - keep it going!
my biggest concern is the block, and any damage that may have occurred. Alli can say is when adding water for the flush, it was pouring straight into the oil pan
