Running Hot

supra_chick_1987 · 05-29-2008, 10:28 PM

Hey, my car finally spilled coolant everywhere when I drove it.....and I got the hydrocarbon test done. It was indeed the head gasket, though we are unsure of the severity of the problem.

My mechanic has said that this is a very costly repair, and he is urging me to get a whole new motor....what would you all recommend?

Please help me save my baby!!!!!

Chambers · 05-30-2008, 11:27 AM

You could buy a new engine, but it wouldn't be smart to buy one and not do a rebuild, because that engine might have a bhg as well. Either way you are going to have to tear down a engine to see whats wrong if anything.

I would suggest you get the crank checked to see if it is withing tolerance of the TSRM, if it clears then you can do a rebuild on the engine you have now and keep your engine.

05-29-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
supra_chick_1987 Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 7	Head Gasket Hey, my car finally spilled coolant everywhere when I drove it.....and I got the hydrocarbon test done. It was indeed the head gasket, though we are unsure of the severity of the problem. My mechanic has said that this is a very costly repair, and he is urging me to get a whole new motor....what would you all recommend? Please help me save my baby!!!!!

05-30-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	You could buy a new engine, but it wouldn't be smart to buy one and not do a rebuild, because that engine might have a bhg as well. Either way you are going to have to tear down a engine to see whats wrong if anything. I would suggest you get the crank checked to see if it is withing tolerance of the TSRM, if it clears then you can do a rebuild on the engine you have now and keep your engine. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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