At first I thought it is just the coolant hose.. but it is not
Tried to search but never see someone has the same issue..

My mechanic told me this is not a cheap fix at all and the best is to find an used engine?

Anyone has good connection to used engine or have seen this issue and have alternate solution?

 

Yikes, sorry to hear that. How many miles on the car and any warning signs/symptoms?

 

It was less than 50k miles, didn't notice any issue until the point the engine bay suddenly start steaming and coolant warning light pop out..

 

First time I've heard of a head gasket leaking....There are some used engines on Ebay for between $13,000 and $15,000. The mechanic didn't know about the price of a turbo engine I guess!!! To replace a head gasket, maximum of about $5000.00 and at the same time you can get the coolant fitting welded....You are not far from Kevin, give him a call! http://www.ultimatemotorwerks.com/

 

Are you sure it isn't the coolant pipe???? Did you take off the alternator and look at the small 90 degree alum fitting that goes into the water pipe? It is right above where the head meets the block so it may be mis-leading.

 

Why would you buy a new engine for a blow head gasket?!?! That's terrible advice!

 

Is there coolant in the oil? If not... And get a new mechanic.

 

dark.angel... you have a PM

 

Agree it won't be cheap but it's not call for a new engine.

 

This happened to someone I know. Driver side had an exhaust leak whcih turned into a blown gasket.

Fix = new motor vs fix the busted on after it blew up (cause pioneer porsche told him it was no big deal)

 

There are other coolant lines above the engine. Some running to the oil cooler for starters. I'd be looking for a more Porsche experienced mechanic. But good luck.

 

I have never heard of a head gasket leaking that badly before. Sounds exactly like a blown coolant hose and pipe fitting.

However, it is entirely possible to overheat the engine if you continued driving without coolant. This can result in warped heads and/or a blown head gasket. Best of luck, hopefully it's just a misdiagnosed blown coolant hose or fitting without any major engine damage.

 

I definitely hope it is blown coolant hose as the sudden burst of steam looks like it.

I did limp back home which is about 3 miles of cruise downhill from highway and the temp gauge passed 180 (middle) a bit, probably at most 200, shouldn't be enough to blow the headgasket?

 

Reservoir is on the left side as well

 

Remove your alternator and take a look. Its not that hard to remove. Work slowly and use a large screwdriver (if the alternator does not budge after removing the 2 bolts) to pry the alternator up and to the left to get it out.