Re: Auto Trader

Not wanting to soak up this thread (this usenet message area is for cats you
know) my mechanic said that a head gasket could be a possibility but seems
to conclude that the engine is a total loss even though I was able to drive
it into his shop. The car can be driven a short distance but he recommended
a re-built engine or a new one as the engine at the time was overheating.
Even if I got an engine from a junked Grand Am for $600 I'd still be charged
at least $1000 for labor.  I was also told a re-built engine would be $1800
at least and probably another $1000 for labor. Even a new engine would set
me back $2000. I guess I don't have too many options here.

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> To the OP...
> I don't know if your mechanic told you this or not, but it is most
> likely a head gasket that needs replacing and can be done for a few
> hundred dollars.
>
> -mhd