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Chevrolet Cavalier Coolant System Issues

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#21 of 42 coolant problem by edro911

Jun 13, 2009 (5:00 am)

my 1992 chevy cavalier 2.2l 4 cylinder starts making a gurgling sound when i turn off the engine i checked the coolant in the radiator and it is low and i refill it it does this every time i drive the car and i keep adding coolant and the coolant bottle gets full i drain it each time and some times while driving the car i can smell the anti freeze it while the windows are downit has over 98,000 miles any suggestions

#22 of 42 coolant system by supermex

Jul 01, 2009 (5:45 pm)

my son has a 2004 cavalier that is blowing white smoke in the morning and fades away as the car warms up. it is also using coolant as he has to add some periodically. there is no sign of a coolant leak on the pavement. my guess is its leaking internally and after talking with a mechanic on the phone he seemed to think that it may be a blown head gasket. my question is could it be something else? or if is is indeed the head gasket i know that there is some products made for this problem but its recommend that all the coolant be drained before using it. my 2nd question is how do you completely drain the system? also there is no radiator cap. please help

#23 of 42 Re: coolant system [supermex] by xcrossroadsx

Jul 02, 2009 (8:39 am)

Replying to: supermex (Jul 01, 2009 5:45 pm)
White smoke can be a transmission problem also, but if your losing coolant it is most likely a head gaske, especially if it's a Cavilier. Adding products to a cooling system with a leaky head gasket will only make the problem worse. The head has to be pulled and the gasket replaced before you end up with a cracked head or worse.

#24 of 42 Re: coolant system [xcrossroadsx] by supermex

Jul 02, 2009 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: xcrossroadsx (Jul 02, 2009 8:39 am)
you maybe right but at this point im willing to try anything that might help. ive heard from a mechanic and also a friend that talks from expirience that a product called liquid glass is very good and also alot cheaper than the 900 dollar job of getting a new gasket put on. what do you think? are you a mechanic? thanks for the advice and i hope to hear from you soon.

#25 of 42 over heating problem in 1998 chev cavalier by unicorn2010

Nov 14, 2009 (7:14 am)

son just had a steering box just replaced- $274.49- work and everything- works great
now for the problem- it seems to over heat- just replaced thermostat- still is staying up in the high zone. does it need to be flushed? mechanic said low compression- does it need and oil change? car is great- don't want to leave him stranded- help??
uniconr2010

#26 of 42 Engine shaking when he stops at light by unicorn2010

Nov 14, 2009 (8:43 am)

son has another problem- engine shakes 3 times at light or stop sign then the oil light comers on-- what is up?

#27 of 42 1998 Cavalier Heat Core multiple failures by salesguy2009

Nov 19, 2009 (12:43 pm)

My daughters 1998 Cavalier has had the heater core replaced 4-5 times in the last 2 years, the latest one only lasted about 2 months. She is now driving it without heat as the core keeps failing. Part is cheap, replacing it is tough. What would cause this. (I've had it replaced by a mechanic each time) He thinks it could be the head gasket and the car isn't worth that repair.
 
Thanks

#28 of 42 Re: coolant system [supermex] by white91

Dec 20, 2009 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: supermex (Jul 01, 2009 5:45 pm)
i have never heard of a "band aid" fix for this problem but im sure it exists. However, it is best to get the head gasket replaced because if u temporarily fix this it will just do the same thing in a few months also, coolant entering the combustion chamber WILL damage the vehicle so the problem should be remedied ASAP

#29 of 42 coolant system by storm18r

Jan 06, 2010 (2:17 pm)

my 2000 cavalier 2.2l is leak coolant on the back side of the engine on the passenger side but theres no smoke coming out the exhaust or milky oil. Is this a blown head gasket?

#30 of 42 Coolant Smell by nateflores

Jul 01, 2010 (6:26 am)

I have a 1992 Cavalier with 159,000 miles. Recently I've been getting a faint to moderate scent of anti freeze in the car via the vents. There is no coolant leak and the vehicle runs and drives fine. I was advised by a co-worker that it could be the heater core. Does that sound accurate?

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