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Chevrolet Cavalier: Head Gasket Issues

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#27 of 76 Post Head Replacement Vibration by smashing12

Jul 08, 2006 (7:59 pm)

I recently had the Head replaced on my 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. After replacement the engine while in gear ran rough and made some funny noises. So I took it back to the shop that day. They had found that an injector was bad and replaced it at no charge. The engine now runs great while not in gear as well as on the highway, however at slow accelerations (low speeds) there is some minor to medium vibration. Once I increase my acceleration rate the vibration goes away. I am looking at DIM but do not know where to begin. Before the head was replaced this vibration did not occur.
 
On a side note I had the Head Gasket replaced (under warranty) in 1998 70,000 miles. The car now has 136,000 and I had the whole head replaced.
 
 

#28 of 76 Re: Head Gasket problems..... [pat] by hoodlatch

Oct 08, 2006 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: pat (Jun 22, 2005 10:51 am)
Pat,
I would like to talk about 2.2L Corsica but no format exist on this web site. Do you have any solution?
Thanx

#29 of 76 Re: Head Gasket problems..... [mandi77] by hoodlatch

Oct 08, 2006 (5:45 pm)

Replying to: mandi77 (Jun 21, 2005 12:01 pm)
We've had the same problems with the same engine in a 95 Corsica. The head gasket has been replaced more time than I can remember. Currently its working on engine number three, that I know of. When its running like it should, it runs great.

#30 of 76 Re: Head Replacement [valvex] by joe471

Feb 06, 2007 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: valvex (Jun 28, 2006 6:18 pm)
I have a 98 cavalier w/86,000 miles. It blew a head gasket and leaks at the water pump.Repair shop quoted me 1200$.Is it worth fixing and/or is this a fair repair price?

#31 of 76 2.2 or 2.4? by joe471

Feb 06, 2007 (3:27 pm)

Does the 2.2 or 2.4 98 chevy cavalier have the oil dipstick on the front of the engine w/the dip stick on it?

#32 of 76 Re: 2.2 or 2.4? [joe471] by gonogo

Feb 07, 2007 (9:49 am)

Replying to: joe471 (Feb 06, 2007 3:27 pm)
2.2 has the oil fill and combined dip stick in the front. 2.4 oil fill is at the back left side, oil dip stick back of engine right of center.

#33 of 76 Re: Head Replacement [joe471] by gonogo

Feb 07, 2007 (9:51 am)

Replying to: joe471 (Feb 06, 2007 3:02 pm)
Fair price for a 2.4, high for a 2.2.

#34 of 76 Changing gasket on head cover by patton1

May 04, 2007 (2:47 am)

#35 of 76 Changing gasket on head cover by patton1

May 04, 2007 (2:47 am)

I am a neophyte with 6 thumbs and have absolutely zip on the mechanical aptitude scale. However, my budget is tighter than a duck's behind so I need to start doing some of the less technical skilled repairs on my own. Would attempting to change the gasket on the head cover be pushing it or shoule I take it to Mr. Goodyear and hand over my wallet?

#36 of 76 Re: Changing gasket on head cover [patton1] by jpf

May 10, 2007 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: patton1 (May 04, 2007 2:47 am)
You probably want a good mechanic to do this job. Important things to consider when replacing a head gasket: make sure surfaces are clean on block and cylinder head; replace head bolts as well as they tend to warp; use a torque wrench and torque to specs. I am not a mechanic but I had a 95 Corsica with the 2.2 engine and all of these things were not done when the head gasket was replaced the first time. If the job is not done right you will have the same problem within 20K to 30K. Good luck.

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