i hate cars

**sinnfein** · 01-03-2009, 01:02 AM

so the temp here in tn dropped really cold a little while ago and well the so called "anti-freeze" froze. well instead of the freeze plugs (plugs that are supposed to pop out when the fluids expand due to freezing) popping well the block decided to just crack, a nice big crack right across the side about 8-10 inches long. this will be the second time that i have had to replace the engine in my jeep. im so frustrated about this.

-dan-

**Quick Orange** · 01-03-2009, 01:12 AM

Holy moly! Sorry to hear that. This being the second time, are there any possible factors that can be changed to prevent it a third time?

**sinnfein** · 01-03-2009, 01:16 AM

dont know if there is anything, first time was an accident second time was just freezing. ehh

-dan-

**wescap34** · 01-03-2009, 01:17 AM

Would a block heater be a practical solution for your problem?

**Quick Orange** · 01-03-2009, 01:17 AM

Is it still under the warranty at least?

**Utopian** · 01-03-2009, 01:27 AM

I'm sorry this happened but it's not the fault of the engine. Your antifreeze was clearly not up to the job. I've made it through 45 below weather many times so I know that antifreeze, if used properly, can handle temperatures much lower than what you get in TN. What was the concentration of your antifreeze and how old was it?

**Utopian** · 01-03-2009, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

Is it still under the warranty at least?

I seriously doubt any warranty is going to cover a cracked block due to freezing.

**aroliver59** · 01-03-2009, 01:32 AM

I gotta go with Utopian on this one.Someone along the line seems to have over diluted your anti-freeze.Where I live is the cold spot in the nation a few times a year and we generally use a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze to water.I have never heard of anyone getting a cracked block with this mix.

**Quick Orange** · 01-03-2009, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Utopian

I seriously doubt any warranty is going to cover a cracked block due to freezing.

You never know. Assuming it has had factory servicing where they are supposed to properly monitor fluids (aka oil change), a case could be made for him. I doubt it too, but it can't hurt to try.

**sinnfein** · 01-03-2009, 01:40 AM

yea the antifreeze was just not good i just moved up from texas so i dont even think it was 50/50. i used to live up in northeast ohio and it gets alot colder there then it does here and i have never had anything even close to this happening. nope no warranty, ive been doing most of the work on it myself with the help of a buddie but this is a bit out of my range of repairs, at least i have the wifes car to use until it gets fixed. oh well lesson learned, better antifreeze mix. and i spent all day today getting to the freeze plugs to replace them only to find this big crack

-dan-

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