Pulled into my driveway Friday night, and a a few minutes after I put it in park the chimes and lights started going off for overheating.
Before that she's been running awesome.
Turned her off, open the hood, could smell it was really hot, no leaks except for boiling out at the reservoir. Haven't noticed any leaks at all.
The next morning I checked the reservoir and it was full. Radiator was low. Still no leaks.
Started her up and immediately got bubbling in the radiator.
Sweet antifreeze smell from exhaust.
Checked the oil dipstick and it really didn't look like there was antifreeze contamination.
Took her to the shop and was running at high temp by the time I got there.....about 6 blocks.
I trust this shop. The service manager is an engine tech (Mitsubishi Certified) for umpteen years.
He confirmed the blown head gasket prognosis.
I figure I should replace the timing belt and water pump, too. She's got over 80K.
He's going to work up some numbers for me on Monday. Until then, Kool Beanz is sitting in their shop.
I'm having separation anxiety!!
2005 Limited NA, 82K miles