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HELP!! Engine is shot, need advice

Old Aug 19, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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HELP!! Engine is shot, need advice

Hey guys
I have a 97 gxe max with 96,000 miles on it. it's been sucking oil so i took it to a shop today and found out either my head gasket is leaking or my piston rings are disentigrating.. either way i need a new engine or a rebuild.

I was wondering if you guys had ever heard of a max engine just getting totally screwed like mine with only 96,000 miles.. i wanna know why this happened from u experts. thanks a lot!!
Also, should i rebuild? or get a used motor?

Thanks,
David
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Nobody knows???
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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I would get a used engine with less miles if it was me. Maybe a later year. As for the oil issue? Yah heard of it on other cars besides max's due to owner negliegence.

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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Prophecy1
Yah heard of it on other cars besides max's due to owner negliegence.

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Negligence? I always kept the oil level up, regular oil changes and such. What did i neglect to do?
Old Aug 22, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Maybe before you bought the car the other person didn't really take care of it. I dunno its hard to tell. Its mechanical, nothing is perfect in this world. I wish it was.
Old Aug 22, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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i want my 2k engine for sale? i dont need it. and a max going out at 96k? my bros 98 max has the same mileage and runs great. strange
Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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I bet the previous owner liked to floor it while its still cold...
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