KIA Sportage Cracked Cylinder Head Question

Last post on Oct 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM

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#1 of 1 2000 KIA Sportage question by Jokeryona Oct 10, 2009 (5:31 pm)
I recently had a crack in my cylinder head due to overheating repaired. Actually more like a year ago, but last month I got my vehicle checked and it seems as if the crack may have come back (i had the head welded) The car shakes for a little bit when I first turn it on, and then it is fine. The repair shop said the check engine light isnt showing anything so the crack may be to small. what the problem is that some fluid is getting in the crack and the shaking is the engine pushing it out. when it is all out the engine is fine. the only problem is every couple of weeks im having to replace the radiator fluid. Im not sure what to do. try getting the crack welded again, wait and see if that is definately the problem, or give it up. I dont have lots of money for a pricey repair.

#1 of 1: 2000 KIA Sportage question by Jokeryona; Oct 10, 2009 (5:31 pm)

I recently had a crack in my cylinder head due to overheating repaired. Actually more like a year ago, but last month I got my vehicle checked and it seems as if the crack may have come back (i had the head welded)
The car shakes for a little bit when I first turn it on, and then it is fine. The repair shop said the check engine light isnt showing anything so the crack may be to small. what the problem is that some fluid is getting in the crack and the shaking is the engine pushing it out. when it is all out the engine is fine. the only problem is every couple of weeks im having to replace the radiator fluid. Im not sure what to do.
try getting the crack welded again, wait and see if that is definately the problem, or give it up. I dont have lots of money for a pricey repair.