Jeff D Desantis
Proven Member
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- Nov 5, 2018
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Rochester,
New_York
So first off I'm a newbie with cars in general but I've always loved the 2g eclipse and purchased one from someone Pennsylvania. Drove it back to Rochester NY with no Issues. Cars body was rough so I've had it at a collision shop in and out the past 2 months. (never drove more than 50 miles up to this point) I finally get the car back 2 days ago and driving it around a lot more and start to see smoke coming from the hood and overheat gauge is literally over the line red I also hear a bubbling sound from the engine... I'm not sure if the owner somehow patched up maybe a head gasket issue or if someone at the collision shop blew up my engine joy riding, I have no idea but I just want to fix it and I don't have 1500-2000 laying around to give to a performance mechanic around here. STM tuned is right around the corner, which is great but I can't afford their services unfortunately. I designed this car from top to bottom with paint wheels seats everything and it really sucks the engine is having major issues. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Car is somewhat modified with HX35 turbo, straight pipe cams I think. If someone is local to upstate NY let me know also.