Pretty sure the head gasket(s) are gone. White smoke/steam coming from exhaust, coolant disappearing, running hot. Today, looks like there is water in oil. Bad timing for this to happen, funds are _____ .
Can anyone tell me what I can do to temp. fix this problem ?
I have an 2002 Blazer, 4.3L, replacing the gasket would be a waste of money, I would prefer to find another engine (good/rebuilt) to swap.
Please help.

 

If there is water in the oil you have compromised the berings it's going to die really fast! Might I suggest looking on car-part.com.

 

I just did & no complete engines.

 

bud of mine used a bottle of the sealer stuff and it fixed his headgasket in his volvo and has been driving it for a long time since. not sure of what brand he used. if waters in the oil,stop driving it and drain it,pick up a bottle,change the oil with some cheap 20-50 and hope for the best.

 

been using mobile 1 10-40 high mileage. I'm devastated about my ride.
I saw an ad for some kind of sealer, $134.99. If I knew for sure that it would work I wouldn't hesitate. But, somehow that car has to last a couple more months till I can get another engine in it.Thanks for your help.

 

well,before you do anything,if you even drive it down to the store and back u can do serious damage if waters in the oil. So,no more blazer until its fixed. I'll try to find out what he used next time i see em. but for now,i know u can get some stuff for cheap. might as well try it before replacing the engine.

 

water in the oil is a death sentence, if you notice my sig. the 96 jimmy is now a v8 swap for the same problem. The motor is saveable but would need a complete rebuild. Anything you do is just a band-aid. DO NOT DRIVE IT AT ALL LIKE IT IS. Drain oil immediatly. I personally hate any quick fix in a bottle. Anything done is just a band-aid

 

Thank you all so much for your advice, they've clipped this grannie's wings. Can't remember the last time I was without a car. Guess the best I can do is get a quick fix, drain & flush radiator, change oil & filter add the quick fix & hope like all hell it'll last a couple of months at least.
I love my Blazer, I take good care of my ride, don't know how this happened. Well young men have a good safe weekend. Don't hesitate - designate.

 

let us know how the bottle stuff works.