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1999 Dodge Intrepid Enginge problems

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
What would the cost be to repair a blown head gasket or cracked head?
Car emits white smoke from tail pipe, heater takes a long time to warm up and shakes while driving and pick-up is slow, could this mean it is a blown head gasket or cracked head?
Thank you, concerned MOM for daughter's car.
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 AT 12:02 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Yes, white smoke is usually an indicator that there is coolant geting into the combustion chamber. The most common reason is a bad head gasket; however, a cracked head could do it too.

To replace the head gasket, it will most likely be around 3 to 4 hundred dollars. If the head needs replaced, a used one would run aprox. 150.00 dollars.

Keep in mind, I don't know where you live, so it's hard to estimate the labor cost per hour.

I hope this helps.

Joe
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 1:02 PM
Tiny
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As it turned out - the dealership found it to be a bad thermostat and housing unit. Thanks for your input :)
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 1:10 PM

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