Engine head is visibly cracked by number 3 spark plug and coolant is pooling in spark plug chamber.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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Belt and belt tensioner failed. Nlm
Coolent leakage at top engine cylinder.
Car may not start at times. Also, fan belt does not work in damp conditions. Took to dealer and they could not find anything.
Problems initially occurred in 1996. Diagnosed as being failed lifters. Lifters were replaced. Problems still continued. Began to have problems with the car stalling and would not start . Problems again diagnosed as being due to the lifters but now there was damaged to the engine with the oil flow. Internal damage had occurred. Would require replacing the engine. This was done in october, 1999 at a cost of $2,200.00. The car at this time had only 39,000 miles. Car was basically used infrequently by someone in a rural town. Regular or routine maintenance has always been done timely.
Vehicle is leaking fluid into his head gasket, and is overheating.
Engine coolant leak a round head gasket / valv gasket leak
Coolent leak from right from head gasget. Have to add coolent to keep resevoir full at cold level. Dearship wants to charge full price for repair.
Brakes pads/rotors have been replaced seven times. When applying the brakes the pedal is soft, and when going down hill there is alot of vibration. Dealer can't determine the cause of brake problem. Also, engine dies out, and tie rods bent out of position.
Noticed antifreeze leak from engine block, diagnosed as bad head gasket
While driving approximately at speed of 45-55 MPH smelled a burning odor. Speed service station checked. Determined that the anti-freeze in reserve was low, and the radiator was low. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
The engine quit while in traffic.
The engine quit while in traffic.
Seat belt retractor failed.
Engine failed
While driving a hole in the engine block, causing oil to leak out of the engine, resulting in the vehicle stalling out.
The engine mounts have been replaced twice on 1/13/94 and 9/13/94, this was due to a very bad virbration when coming to a stop and driving (65) MPH on the highway. The mounts needs replacing again.
Brakes failed, repaired however continue to fail.
Rear brakes replaced.
Air conditioner inoperative
Piston connecting rod bent/broke off, causing gasoline to leak into exhaust system.
Intermittent stalling.
Purchased car used, car was parked and caught on fire. Please describe .
Head gasket replaced.
Both wheel cylinders leaking, causing left rear brake to grab.
Radiator replaced.
Exhaust tail pipe does not extend beyond rear bumper, causing the exhuast fumes to go into vehicle. Tt
Anti lock brakes malfunctions causing excessive wear to pads and rotors.
Vehicle fire.
Brakes thump and jerk when pedal applied.
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