03-15-2010, 05:39 PM
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It is possible that it overheated from the thermostat being stuck closed (that's what happened to my first one). However, since I didn't catch it quick enough the overheating did it's damage and the engine threw a connecting rod shortly later...
When you go look at the car, check the oil and the coolant. If there's any milkiness to the oil, it's likely to have a blown head gasket. Also make sure it has coolant in the radiator and the overflow bottle. Also do a search on here for blown head gasket symptoms and check all of them while you're there. If everything checks out, the thermostat is right behind the upper radiator hose on the engine. Undo 2 bolts to remove it (I think the factory bolts use a 10mm socket). Rather than running with no thermostat, spend the $5 and replace it and the seal
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