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Hello everyone, I have been reading this forum for a few months, and now its time for me to ask for your advice.
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry V6 XLE 177,000 miles
When I was driving home last nite, I got off the freeway and noticed that my car was overheating
I pulled into my garage and noticed that I could hear the overflow bottle boiling. Since it was late and the engine was very hot, I let it cool down for about 6 hours. After I let the engine cool down, I filled the radiator with coolant (50/50 mix). I then tried to start the car, but nothing happened. There was a shudder type of sound that happened whenever I tried to start my car.
Finally, after a few more tries, it started, but it was idling very, very roughly. I drove it down the block, the car overheated almost immediately and there was a large amount of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. I immediately turned around and parked the car.
I was driving the car all day yesterday and there were no signs of overheating, rough idle, etc...
Does this sound like a blown head gasket? If so, what does this repair usually cost?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
*Note: Radiator replaced in September 2003
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry V6 XLE 177,000 miles
When I was driving home last nite, I got off the freeway and noticed that my car was overheating
I pulled into my garage and noticed that I could hear the overflow bottle boiling. Since it was late and the engine was very hot, I let it cool down for about 6 hours. After I let the engine cool down, I filled the radiator with coolant (50/50 mix). I then tried to start the car, but nothing happened. There was a shudder type of sound that happened whenever I tried to start my car.
Finally, after a few more tries, it started, but it was idling very, very roughly. I drove it down the block, the car overheated almost immediately and there was a large amount of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. I immediately turned around and parked the car.
I was driving the car all day yesterday and there were no signs of overheating, rough idle, etc...
Does this sound like a blown head gasket? If so, what does this repair usually cost?
Thanks in advance for your advice!
*Note: Radiator replaced in September 2003