2000 Chevy Venture overheated, now stutters

2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
ROBRODGERSJR
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
My 2000 chevy venture overheated last night driving down the freeway. Its was low, but not out, of fluid. I was standing the waiting for it to cool down and heard a blowing noise from what I believe was the side of the engine. It seams to run fine now, exept, it stutters at higher rpms. No water in the oil, but could it have a bad head gasket? Or what? I know a little about cars, but definatly not a problem solving mechanic. Thanks
Aug 15, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
FREEMBA
  • ✓ASE Certified Mechanic
  • 1,152 POSTS
  • ASE Certified Mechanic
First of all you have a coolant leak, track it down because after you fix the van you don't want this to happen again. (be sure to check the heater hoses) Have the cooling system pressure tested in order to locate the leak.

The cylinder heads are probably warped on your van. (caused by overheating) Have a shop do a cylinder leakage test to verify this. This test injects compressed air into the cylinder with the piston on TDC. The
place(s) where the air esapes identifies where the problem is located and gives very good insight as to the problem.
Aug 21, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.
Ask a Free Question
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.