QuestionRecently I have had some issues with a check engine light coming on and it was an O2 Sensor in front, not too bad I ordered the part and did the repair myself. Than I had a water pump hose a couple of weeks ago, had a small drip and fixed it with a clamp and all seemed well. Made sure that it had plenty of antifreeze and it was fine, the truck never was hot or went above normal temperature.
Today I get a call that the truck has steam coming out of the hood and told my wife to turn it off and call a tow truck. Temperature never went above normal temperature. We get it home I look under the hood and expecting a water pump hose thats bad or something and I find I have antifreeze coming out the bottom of the valve cover gasket near the fire wall, drivers side, UUGh. Checked the oil and it looks fine , not muddy. Is this a blown head gasket or is it antifreeze coming down from below the trottle body. And lastly how much will this one cost roughly. Also I won't be bringing it to any Landrover dealership, any known good Rover Mechanics near Nashua, Manchester NH area in New England. 2000 D2/4.0/Gas/ 117,000 mi
AnswerHi Eric,
I use to live in Acton, MA and drove up your way many, many times.
It certainly sounds like a blown headgasket and not all result in coolant mixing with oil. You'll need a good mechanic for this one to be sure ...
Here's an owner referral for mechanic near you:
Business Name: Gurney's Automotive Inc.
Address: 234 Amherst St Rear
City: Nashua
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03063-1702
Telephone: 603-886-4843
Mechanic Name: Bill Gurney
There's a Dealer in Bedford (cha-ching $) or another owner suggested shop a bit further North in Manchester:
Business Name: Amoskeag European Auto Specialists
Address: 599 Front Street
City: Manchester
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03102-2615
Telephone: 603-669-7750
Fax: 603-666-4982
website: http://www.amoskeageuropean.com
Email address: k@amoskeageuropean.com
Mechanic Name: Pat
There's a series specialist in Jaffery, NH but I don't think he does Disco's and Rangies. You could call and find out for sure or even get a referral ...
Business Name: Bonnets and Wings, Inc.
Address: 53 Hadley Road
City: Jaffrey
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03458
Telephone: 603-532-8637
website: http://www.bonnetsandwings.com
Email address: bonnetsandwings@hotmail.com
After this, your travelling to either Natick, Sudbury, Peabody or Boston. Let me know and I'll attach this info too.
Best of luck,
JohnMc
(formerly of Littleton Common and Acton, MA).
NB: it's been 14years since I moved away. Nice memories.
