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Ok so the mechanic replaced the water pump, and water inlet tube, I got the car and drove about 10 km, car made a ticking noise again and started to overheat, coolant again all over, so I pulled over and got a tow back to the mechanic. He now thinks its a crack in the engine block as he got a misfire in nr 4 cylinder, but is not totally sure. Does this sounds like a viable problem? And if there is a crack in the nr 4 cylinder what would that costs be to fix +-?

Hi John Horace. The car now has 78 000 km on. I dont know if the repair was done correctly. Wish I had more knowledge on this topic. Im now running out of ideas and money?‍♂️

Hi all. Hope you can help. I drive a 2010 Dodge Journey 2.4 vvti, and about a month ago I noticed when I park the car in the garage at night a coolant smell. I noticed a few drops of coolant on top of the gearbox a few days later, but the car drove normally and never shorted coolant or overheated. So I took it to NAPA to have it checked out before it would become a problem. He fixed a cracked clamp, and charged me $300 for the work done. The leak persisted and I wanted to take the car back but he was fully booked. So I booked the car into Canadian tyre. They also reportedly replaced a cracked clamp, and said they suspect a blown head gasket. But I did not trust speaking with the lady behind a till to fix such a big problem, and was not allowed to speak with the mechanic directly with the Covid situation. Car still leaked coolant and now started getting warmer than usual, but not close to red line. Took the car to a guy that works from his house, and he said its the head gasket. So he replaced the head gasket, and skimmed the top, Intold him while he is at it, he must replace the Thermostat housing aswell, as I read it will crack after a few years. So he replaced the head G and thermostat housing. Collected the car and drove probably 10 km, and car made a knocking noise when accelerating , engine light came on, and I parked immediately. Coolant all over the engine on the right side of engine looking at the engine from the front. Car is back at him now. But he also dont know whats happening now anymore. Anyone got any suggemstions tips for me? Feels like Im pumping more money into this car than its actually worth, and no one seems to be able to fix it? Hope anyone can help. Have a good one!