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R u planning on doing the work yourself? The cheap cost now might turn into expensive headaches later, But that could be something stupid like head gasket which isnt to bad. A leak down test im told would tell you whats wrong. If there is a cracked head or block, then ur up the river. $800 is hard to pass up. It might be a good car for a cool motor swap, B18 or H22 would be real cool. I just found a beater buick for me and my girl for $400 and it runs real strong and is clean. It just keeps have stupid problems due to age and wear. I would shop till u found a perfect deal.