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blownhead gasket

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by ourtoy, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. Mar 9, 2012 at 7:44 PM
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    ourtoy

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    head gasket blew . Do i replace gasket ? or rebuild engine' or buy used
     
  2. Mar 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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    LAoffroadin

    LAoffroadin BURY ME WITH MY TACO!!

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    ouch well look at the cost differences....
     
  3. Apr 2, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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    Rellik01

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    i would think with that mileage the engine should be put to bed.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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    coffeesnob

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    did you see the 93 year old woman who had like a half million miles on her 64 comet?
     
  5. Apr 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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    dusman

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    261K isn't really a ' put it to bed' mileage unless the cost if obvious, how many Hondas out there with 500K plus on the original engine...... lots
     

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