2000 Ford Escort Antifreeze pouring out of muffler

2000 FORD ESCORT
69,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJSANDE
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I drover to work, parked my car, went inside for about 20 minutes, went back outside, tried to start the car, it wouldnt start. It would turn over and try to start and if I held the gas all the way to the floor, it started but sounded like metal clanking. I could smell antifreeze. I checked the reservoir, oil and transmission, all seemed ok. Then I looked at the ground and streaming from the hole in the muffler was greenish yellow liquid which I'm assuming is antifreeze. What is wrong and how much should it cost?
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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unfortunately it sounds like a head gasket or internal engine failure. it will need to be diagnosed by a tech, he should be able to tell if the engine needs replacement by listening to it. if the engine is dead then your best bet is to install a used engine from a salvage yard. hope this helps
Oct 22, 2008 at 8:48 PM
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