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<blockquote data-quote="4play" data-source="post: 2609425" data-attributes="member: 7223"><p>Its been mentioned already but at this point I would assume the head(s) are cracked (using coolant, loss of compression/misfire???). Those are tough little engines but like most others if abused and/or overheated their parts will fail. I have seen far more cracked heads than headgaskets but you might have one of the rare ones. Don't forget to factor in all the nickels and dimes in the cost of an engine replacement. Things like filters, fluids, gaskets, belt, hoses, ignition/tune-up parts, water pump, clutch (if manual trans), motor mounts etc, most of that stuff is cheap buying it a few pieces at a time but you can quickly add $500-$1000 to the budget for the little things that are bad or should be replaced while you're there. </p><p></p><p>I would look into reman engines vs rebuilt. Compare cost, guarantee and warranty of the two. Most of the reman engines I dealt with will pay a labor claim too if the install was done to meet their requirements.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4play, post: 2609425, member: 7223"] Its been mentioned already but at this point I would assume the head(s) are cracked (using coolant, loss of compression/misfire???). Those are tough little engines but like most others if abused and/or overheated their parts will fail. I have seen far more cracked heads than headgaskets but you might have one of the rare ones. Don't forget to factor in all the nickels and dimes in the cost of an engine replacement. Things like filters, fluids, gaskets, belt, hoses, ignition/tune-up parts, water pump, clutch (if manual trans), motor mounts etc, most of that stuff is cheap buying it a few pieces at a time but you can quickly add $500-$1000 to the budget for the little things that are bad or should be replaced while you're there. I would look into reman engines vs rebuilt. Compare cost, guarantee and warranty of the two. Most of the reman engines I dealt with will pay a labor claim too if the install was done to meet their requirements. [/QUOTE]
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