I have a 94 cavalier and I was told my head gasket has gone bad and it will cost 1500 dollars to fix what should I do.
I have a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, which has been covered by the recall notice. I was doing regular maintenance when the dealer said that they should replace the head gasket since it is covered by the warranty. This occurred after the car was 4 years old. There was no signs of a problem, but they went ahead and fixed it just in case. It is now 2-3 years after I have had it replaced and the head gasket is blown again, causing it to leak coolant into the engine. The only problem now is, that GM will not stand behind the recall that they performed. The part I am trying to wrestle with, is the fact that the replacement part has lasted less than the faulty part...doesn't make sense to me. If anyone has any suggestions please email me or post here. My email is benz73@hotmail.com
I am currently trying to see if GM will come good to pay for the replacement of the "improved part". Still waiting on their phone call.
I have a '96 Cavalier. Ever since my local dealer installed my ignition relay, I have been having problems starting my car in cold/wet conditions. It is as if the relay was installed incorrectly. I have had it in to have it checked, but they say it's fine. When I turn it over, nothing happens. It is like a dead battery. Any ideas?
I am the owner of a 1996 Chevy Cavalier, and once again doing some repairs on this car. Not sure how much it will cost. The car is running hot and leaking coolant from the muffler. I hope no engine problem has been created. From talking with various friends, it seems like I have a head gasket issue as well. The heads were replaced on this car less than a year ago. If I could afford a new car, I would definitely get one.
In response to the question about the clutch. I have a 1994 cavalier 2 door with a 4 cylinder 2.2L manual transmision also. My clutch is hydralic it is usally very easy to tell whether they are mechanical or hydraulic and I'm sure when I say ur car most likely has a hydrolic clutch, just look under the hood on the drivers side towards the firewall and see if there is a little resevoir for clutch fluid if there is then it's a hydraulic
I own a 1994 Chevy Cavalier and have had the same problem with it over and over. I bought this car in 1995 and a few years later had to replace the gaskets. I don't drive the car to often so there for I haven't put many miles on it since it was fixed and I'm having the same problem again. I have had oil leaks & valve gaskets go bad twice now. Is there any thing that can be done? I noticed that you stated in Canada there was a recall for this, why not here in the U.S.? Has anyone had any luck getting this fixed by the company? Also I have noticed that the window motors go out on these cars also. I have had three Cavaliers and they all have had a window motor go out on them. I love the style of these cars, the price and the over all performance is good except for these flaws. Just in the last few weeks the window went out on my 2000 Cavalier. Can anyone help me in answering these questions? Thank you for your time. Sweetness1763@hotmail.com.
I own a 94 Chevy Cavalier 2 door, and a week after I bought it the motor blew up on me, but its all good now since I put a newer motor in it, but still having problems with other things like the alternator mount that broke on me and my heater core leaking, but other than that it's a good car for the price and gets me around.
1994 Cavalier Sedan (128,000 miles) Automatic.
My head gasket was on the verge of blowing and I added Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Sealant Repair to it and it seemed to have solved the problem up until 3-4 weeks later.
My car has been running at high temperatures lately, but when I check the anti-freeze level, it appears to be just fine.
For a few weeks, my anti-freeze would fly up all over the engine and my serpentine belt would slip off while driving. I don't know where abouts the leak is from that.
The other day when I pulled into work, my radiator and overflow tank completely drained itself in the parking lot. Ever since, every time I put it in park, it leaks, but it doesn't drain.
I have been putting a gallon of anti-freeze in it every other day and it is really starting to get pricey, but I can't afford to fix it and I can't afford a new car.
If anyone has any information for me as to what I should do about this, please email me at kjgehr@frontiernet.net.
I would greatly appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!
You can repair it yourselves. I gave my son my 1994 Cavalier 2.2L and he's had every problem imaginable. It started with the timing chain (which I replaced)... Then cooling system (which I replaced)... and recently I have had to replace the cylinder head.
I originally thought that the disappearing coolant was a result of a bad gasket, but I found the crack when it was removed. The parts for the cylinder head were ordered from company in Clearwater, Florida. It was shipped to me at a cost of $255.00. I had to go to a parts store to get replacement bolts and gasket kit. My total cost was approximately $350.00. Whatever you do, don't go to a local head shop. They'll merely order the head from Clearwater and mark the charge up on YOU.
Don't forget that you'll have to send your old cylinder in to get your core charge reimbursed. The core charge was $75.00.
Good luck!
Leaking Coolant:
It sounds like your vehicle is overheating, seriously. So much so that pressure, in the cooling system, is building up and causing the hose clips to expand. When the clips expand under pressure, coolant is released. You may also need to replace your hoses and clamps.
Anyway, you need to start by replacing your thermostat... very easy and inexpensive. Then you should check to make sure that the cooling fan cuts on just as the temperature gauge reaches the midpoint. If it doesn't, replace the temp sending unit... very easy and inexpensive. If that doesn't work, replace the fan relay... which is also inexpensive and easy to repair. If the fan still doesn't work, you may have a bad ECM (computer under the dashboard) and it needs to be replaced... It's also easy to do, but the part is a little expensive.
If you continue to have a overheating problem, it may be your water pump. You can easily check this by watching the weep-hole at the pump base. If there appears to be fluid leaking from the hole, it means the bearings and seal are worn and you need the pump replaced... You may also hear an unusual sound as it turns. You can do this (repair the pump) yourself, if you're willing to spend some time and save some money.
If none of the above works, you may have a problem with the head gasket or the cylinder head itself. Please refer to my original letter regarding this problem.
Good luck!
I have a 1994 chevrolet cavalier, 2.2 4 cyl engine, enginge locks up when turning over, and pure gas leaks out of the exhaust. Called dealership they said this was impossible.
1994 Cavalier 2.2L (Pure Gas/Engine Lock) :
I'd start by checking that it is (or is not) gas coming from your exhaust. You simple need to capture a small quantity and place it in a container and have it analyzed (or you can do it the Jethrow Bodine way and safely check for combustion using a match... Don't forget to wear safety goggles). Anyway, it does seem to be virtually impossible to have that much gas flowing through your exhaust. If gas were to go through the exhaust, it would certainly damage (plug) the catalytic convertor, which would result in loss of power or no start at all ... That may explain the reason for the "lock-up". If it's gas, you may have a problem with the fuel injectors or fuel regulator. Your vehicle may be running too rich, allowing unburned, excess gas to accumulate in the exhaust system. Running too rich can damage both the convertor and engine.
If your car runs, take it up to one of the franchise parts stores and have them check for a code and perform an analysis that shows the rich/lean values... They'll be able to let you know whether those values are out of synch. The code check should be free.
Good Luck!
1993 Chevy Cavalier RS 3.1
I just acquired my fathers 93 Cavalier (52K miles, mainly garage kept, looks like it just came off the showroom floor). Big problem though, it has a water leak and I can't find it. Seems to happen when it rains and the carpet is soaked. Does anyone know of a problem or recall? The dealer says no. Its such a beautiful car its frustrating not to be able to drive it. Please e-mail me if you know of a problem. There's a technical service bulletin that shows window leaks, but when I did a hose test it happens when I run the hose over the grille around the windshield wipers.
Thanks kimdm1234@aol.com.
I bought a 94 cavalier 2.2 4 cyl 2 door, and its been a great car all along, just a few things wrong, like the electric fan, the car heats up and the fan doesn't come on, I've replaced two sensors, and had the fan checked out and it does work with direct power to it, but I would like to keep everything working the original way the car has 613,250 on it, I've had great luck with this car. any one that might know of any more sensors that make the fan work please email me and let me know,,,, thanks all... oh psst, is there a recall for the paint jobs on these cars then paint is fallin off the hood and the fender and the trunk lid...bradleyveinot@hotmail.com.
All of these cooling systems have a bleeder valve at the top of the engine to bleed off air in the cooling system. This is why they are blowing head gaskets and overheating! This the main reason the fan does not come on when it is suppose to. This must be a GM secret because it is in small print in the service manual.