1998 Mitsubishi Mirage overheated now runs bad


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corndawg
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May 8, 2008, 4:35 PM

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Hi guys & thanks in advance for any advice you may have for me.

My girlfriend's '98 Mirage (140k miles) sprung a radiator leak this morning and overheated. She said she drove it hot for about mile to get from the freeway to her work. I replaced the radiator & drove the car & it ran ok except for a bit of a rough idle. It was running ok when driving. After driving it for about 5 miles, I stopped & filled up with gas. Once I started to leave the gas station it began to sputter & stalled out. Now the idle is super rough and it stalls when I put it in gear. I also noticed white smoke from the exhaust while it was idling. Does this sound like a blown head gasket or something else? Any advice will be appreciated since we really would like to get some more life out of this car. Thanks.

dave284
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May 8, 2008, 6:33 PM

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These Mitsubishi heads are easy to warp.....and it does sound like a blown head gasket, have you checked the coolant level lately and also the engine oil to see if its over fill?,......some signs of blown gasket.

corndawg
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May 8, 2008, 6:43 PM

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Thanks. So if it is a blown head gasket, what do you think would be my best option to fix it myself? A salvage head, or get this one milled?

dave284
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May 8, 2008, 7:11 PM

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I would take the one you got and have a machine shop check it out before making any jumps...these heads can be costly, if any repairs are a option it would be worth considering.

corndawg
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May 8, 2008, 7:17 PM

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Thanks. Looks like I've got a fun weekend ahead.

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