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There are numerous complaints about the Chevy Equinox heating up and then not starting. This has been a known issue with these trucks for years.
According to the most common discrepancies, the heads heat up due to a faulty head gasket.
In many of the cases, the heads "warp" from the overheating, which could result in a major repair typically $1,500 - $2,000.
You can Google "Equinox Got Hot and Won't Start" and you will find hundreds of cases.....but most of them were caused by faulty head gaskets.
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I am assuming that you have the 2.2L OHV engine (most do). If you have a timing chain problem, you may want to think about this....this engine is prone to timing chain tensioner breakage. This causes the timing chain to jump out of time. This will often cause the pistons to slam into the valves in the aluminum head, causing valve damage. If you decide to replace the timing set, insure that you get the chain, both gears, and a new tensioner. Install them and set the timing back to correct specs. THEN, perform a compression check of all cylinders BEFORE attempting to start the car. If there is uneven compression, you will need to pull the cylinder head and have it repaired or replaced before you can operate the vehicle. This is a tricky job. Aluminum heads are easy to warp and/or crack. You will need to replace all the cylinder head bolts when you replace the head as they are special bolts that are designed for one-time use as they have a stretch factor built into them. Remember to use thread sealant on those head bolts that extend into the water jacket or you will have coolant leakage. And most, important, USE A TORQUE WRENCH that is in good working order when tightening the head bolts. Be SURE to follow the correct pattern and torque settings or you will have problems.
I got a 2007 Chevy equinox I need to know how to change a thermostat and it has some weird thing on the top got the bolts out but I can't get the thermostat
Have you checked for a broken timing chain, that would be the next step. Make sure number one cylinder is up on compression stroke when the timing mark is on 0 degrees BTDC on the crank pulley. Pull the plug and feel the pressure as it nears TDC.
Sounds kind of high to me...I'm assuming they are putting in a new head at that price. I'd get the vehicle back and get estimates from a good shop (not a dealer) that can locate a used head and replace yours. Replacing a head should not take more than a day or two.
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