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YOUR RESEARCHBlown head gasket
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A life filled with power to spare, parts a plenty and support around every corner - all for less money.
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Do more checking and testing before putting it on the scrap heap.
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�02 C2, 6 speed coupe. 182,000 on original engine.
Pretty sure I�ve got a blown head gasket. No intermix that I can see but it�s overheating and pushing coolant out of the tailpipe.
What are my options? Haven�t gotten a quote yet on fixing it but I know it�ll be expensive. Have no idea how much. Put in a used motor (least favorite option), fix it, or sell it as a roller? I�m bummed! I�ve had it for 11 years and it�s been a terrific car.
M96 head gaskets don't blow. Leak down test and compression checks on all cylinders is first step. Could be intermix from oil cooler or even AOS. Coolant in oil or oil in coolant? Do more checking and testing before putting it on the scrap heap. If even it has D-chunked it can be repaired.
^^ He�s not wrong, you know.
If the engine had way less miles, then maybe the head crack could be fixed and put back together, but at this mileage, it probably needs a full rebuild.
There is life after M96. A life filled with power to spare, parts a plenty and support around every corner - all for less money.
Feel bad for the OP, but maybe turn the lemons into lemonade.
