Isuzu Repair: 1998 Isuzu Rodeo gasket or head issue?, blown head gasket, isuzu rodeo


Question
I just got it three months ago, and already I think my Rodeo bit the dust. 1) white smoke and water are coming out of the tailpipe. 2) Fluids from the radiator are dripping down from the motor in a few places. 3) Wont start, but will try to turn over. 4) Someone recommended Blue Devil, so I tried it. Didnt work, the car hasnt started since, but it'll still try to turn over like the battery is dead. I'm hearing that my problemis either a blown head gasket or a warped head, but probably not a blown head. PLEASE HELP! I'm suffering trying to get back and forth to work every day! Thank you.

Answer
Well Sherry your first problem was buying a Rodeo, especially a 1998 model. Also yes it is a cracked head or blown head gasket or worse, a cracked block!!! Either way you are looking at an easy 1000-6000 to fix this. t depends on whats wrong and what will be necessary to fix it. I would fix it to be driveable again and then sell it because the problems will continue or only get worse!! Whoever recommended blue-devil was wrong, that only works with small samll leaks and it probably got in your cylinders and locked up your motor. I can try and find you an engine if you prefer because these are specialty engines now that Isuzu has left the U.S. and would be better to get a new or used engine with a warrenty. I am sorry Sherry but these cars have so many problems they actually have lawsuits against Isuzu!!