suggestions for blown head gasket :(
07-02-2002, 03:51 PM
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suggestions for blown head gasket :(
So I managed to overheat my Maxima and blew the head gasket today. 
Took it in, and they want ~$2000 to fix it, including fixing the cooling problem that caused this in the first place.
I only paid $3500 for the car to start with. What do you guys think? It is pretty much worthless as-is. I could buy another Max for not much more than what the repair bill is. It seems like it would be cheaper to just stick a new engine in there, but I guess that is not the case. Has anyone had this type of work done? What did it cost. Thanks!
Took it in, and they want ~$2000 to fix it, including fixing the cooling problem that caused this in the first place.
I only paid $3500 for the car to start with. What do you guys think? It is pretty much worthless as-is. I could buy another Max for not much more than what the repair bill is. It seems like it would be cheaper to just stick a new engine in there, but I guess that is not the case. Has anyone had this type of work done? What did it cost. Thanks!
07-02-2002, 04:32 PM
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Re: suggestions for blown head gasket :(
Jeff is a wise man, do what he says 
. Also replace all components that should be replaced during a timing belt change. Be sure to get new front/rear oil seals and camshaft oil seals, water pump, Thermostat, timing belt + tensioner and you should be ready to go.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._oem_60k-vg30e
. Also replace all components that should be replaced during a timing belt change. Be sure to get new front/rear oil seals and camshaft oil seals, water pump, Thermostat, timing belt + tensioner and you should be ready to go.http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._oem_60k-vg30e
Originally posted by monkeyboy
So I managed to overheat my Maxima and blew the head gasket today.
Took it in, and they want ~$2000 to fix it, including fixing the cooling problem that caused this in the first place.
I only paid $3500 for the car to start with. What do you guys think? It is pretty much worthless as-is. I could buy another Max for not much more than what the repair bill is. It seems like it would be cheaper to just stick a new engine in there, but I guess that is not the case. Has anyone had this type of work done? What did it cost. Thanks!
So I managed to overheat my Maxima and blew the head gasket today.
Took it in, and they want ~$2000 to fix it, including fixing the cooling problem that caused this in the first place.
I only paid $3500 for the car to start with. What do you guys think? It is pretty much worthless as-is. I could buy another Max for not much more than what the repair bill is. It seems like it would be cheaper to just stick a new engine in there, but I guess that is not the case. Has anyone had this type of work done? What did it cost. Thanks!
07-03-2002, 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the input. I have found a place that will install a low-milage engine for $1600. They replace everything Nismo87SE said should be replaced. I also get a 1 year /12k mi warranty. I guess in Japan they junk cars after they have ony 30k - 40k mi on them, then they ship the parts over here.
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