If the front of the engine leaks coolant there is a blown head gasket. This requires immediate repair as it can lead to a blown engine if not managed appropriately.
No, a minor fender-bender will not cause a head gasket to go unless the engine overheated. Typically, the only thing that will cause a blown head gasket is a warped head which is typically caused by overheating or occasionally by poorly torqued head bolts. Recognize that U.S. engines tend to be far more resistant to head warping while foreign engines tend to be a little more fragile.
Loud exhaust noise from the front end is usually caused by one of several problems. The exhaust manifold gasket could be blown, the doughnut gasket could be bad, or there could be a crack in the exhaust itself.
There are several things that can cause your 1986 Nissan 300 automatic transmission to send you a start leaking fluid the most common cause is a blown seal in the front of the transmission. There is a seal in the rear of the transmission. The transmission pan gasket can be leaking.
The oil pump is inside the engine. For a collision to damage the pump you would have an oil leak.
Electrical failure can cause this. Some fuses may be blown.
Only one way, remove the head and replace it. This is a major repair that should only be done by and expert.
there is no upper intake gasket, only a front and rear
White smoke from the exhaust is a sign of coolant in the combustion chamber, and can be a blown head gasket or cracked head. This is very serious and will cause severe engine damage. Have this looked at by a professional. A slight jerking motion in the front while accelerating is possibly torque steer. This is normal. Check this out after dealing with the white smoke, which at this point is your first priority.
When a vehicle is in a car accident there can be a secondary collision. For example, if car ÒbÓ was rear ended that is the first collision but when that car hit the car in front of them that is the secondary collision.
there is no lower intake gasket, only a front and rear gasket
When a vehicle is in a car accident there can be a secondary collision. For example, if car ÒbÓ was rear ended that is the first collision but when that car hit the car in front of them that is the secondary collision.