1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse blown head gasket

1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
159,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MURRY2087
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i have a 98 eclipse rs i noticed my needle going past half so i pulled over at a gas station, when i pulled over i noticed all my coolant had completely came all out, so i bought more coolant at a gas station, as i poured 1/4 of the bottle in there i noticed it pouring out the bottom, i think i blew a head gasket, if so how much does it cost to get fixed? also i drove it down the street to the dealership 3 days later and half way there the car stoped i kinda heard some metal noise like something fell, what was it? and how much does it cost to fix?
Jun 29, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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BLACKOP555
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youd really have to blow the headgasket in order for the coolant to poor off with the engine off.... if its coming from the radiator the radiator may be shot, if the headgasket was blown that badly you wuldnt be worrying about it running.

the metal falling noise, when did it occur?
Jun 29, 2008 at 7:16 PM
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MURRY2087
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No if u was in front of the car its leaking from the left side of the engine on the side, what do u think it is? N I heard the noise like 4 mins after driving it, and I wouldn't be worrying about the car running?
Jun 29, 2008 at 8:24 PM
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KSNKUMAR
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What was the problem and the fix you did?
I have the same year and make car and am facing this same issue.
Do please help out.
Thanks!
Oct 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM
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F150NEWBIE
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What you need to replace is the gasket from the thermostat to the head. Ask for a gasket maker at any retail auto shop. Ensure you tell them its for coolant and high temp. While youre at it, go ahead and replace the thermostat.
Nov 2, 2008 at 2:22 PM