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'98 stratus overheating, sometimes
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son
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Apr 2, 2008, 7:10 PM
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'98 stratus overheating, sometimes
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a '98 dodge stratus, 2.4l, with +175,000 miles. had a water pump and timing belt replaced about 20,000 miles ago. not by me. im pretty sure its a blown head gasket. when i drive it to work, about 35 miles, runs at normal temp. i drive futher than that it will start to get warm. its losing antifreeze. when it warms up itll start alittle white smoke out of exhaust. also getting bubbles thru thermostat. both heater lines get warm. also feel surge in upper radiator hose when fuel is pressed. no coolant in oil or oil in coolant. ive actually ordered the parts. just last ditch effort to not have to pull it apart. also looking at the motor, if i do have to replace the head gasket, am i going to have to drop the motor? from looking at it, i dont think that the damper is going to clear the frame. i dont think theres much room to do anything on that end of the motor. any help is very appreciated
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Apr 2, 2008, 7:16 PM
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I see no mention of actually replacing the thermostat, have you?
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son
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Apr 2, 2008, 7:31 PM
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actually no i havnt... i discussed it with a friend who knows more than me. but, who by no means is a mechanic.. he thinks its internally blown.. thats how its burning coolant. and letting exhaust in. not ready to spend my weekend on 1 guys opinion
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