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12-25-2007, 11:55 PM
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Head Gasket Question.
Ok, we were looking for a cheap vehicle for my brother in law, and we came across a 1998 chevy S-10 pickup with the 2.2L 4cyl. It's also a 5spd. The engine has roughly 155k miles on it. It needs a new headgasket. The vehicle is 400 asking price, with about 50 bucks for the new gasket and head bolts.
my question is.... what else could be wrong? what do I need to check when or if we go look at it. what all needs to be done after we change the gasket. I would assume that changing the oil and radiator fluid is probably a must. would the gasket fail again? would it be worth purchasing and repairing? would it be reliable? He is a single father with kids. he needs something dependable to get him back and forth to work. thanks for the help
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12-26-2007, 01:40 AM
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Re: Head Gasket Question.
timing chain set will definitely be required
Otherwise, hard to say.
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12-26-2007, 10:01 AM
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Re: Head Gasket Question.
If the head gasket just failed, replacing it will be all that's required. If it was run long with the gasket blown, chances are the head or block surface is not going to seal again without machine work.
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Re: Head Gasket Question.
I have always thought that compact pick ups make great alternatives to cars for cheap transport.
I have owned two cheap s-10 beaters, both were excellent, relaible, useful vehicles. At least if the head gasket blew, the vehicle was running at the time; a good sign. As noted above, the head would have to be removed and inspected by a decent machine shop, at least for straightness on all machined surfaces, cracks, especially around the valve seats, and valve seat and stem wear. At worst, a rebuilt cylinder head would be required, which would be $200 - 300 for the part. Have a close look at the oil. If it looks a bit old, but not milky, likely the oil was not contaminated with coolant. If the oil looks really clean, it may have been changed to disguise such contamination. If it is milky and contaminated, the engine bearings may be damaged and might require an engine rebuild. IMO, if the rest of the truck is solid and in good shape, the price is a decent bargain. |
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