all,
I read through the many posts on the board with respect to head gaskets and my question is around replacing it or getting a re-built engine...
The local mechanic is going to charge me:
$400 to replace the water pump because because it is leaking.
$1300 to replace the head gasket because there is the presence of hyrdocarbons in the cooling system - indicating that there is a leak from the head gasket.
$300 to change the radiator b/c it is in poor condition and he won't warranty the work (12 months/12kmiles) if I don't change the radiator.
That is 2k to spend on this 92 camry with 143k miles. I just spent 700 to fix the A/C and convert it to 134.
The question sis should I spend the money to fix this or get a re-built engine with a new water pump and timing belt. If so, where can I get a re-built engine?
Everythign else in the car is in great shape including interior, new tires and brakes.
Thanks,
maneesh
I read through the many posts on the board with respect to head gaskets and my question is around replacing it or getting a re-built engine...
The local mechanic is going to charge me:
$400 to replace the water pump because because it is leaking.
$1300 to replace the head gasket because there is the presence of hyrdocarbons in the cooling system - indicating that there is a leak from the head gasket.
$300 to change the radiator b/c it is in poor condition and he won't warranty the work (12 months/12kmiles) if I don't change the radiator.
That is 2k to spend on this 92 camry with 143k miles. I just spent 700 to fix the A/C and convert it to 134.
The question sis should I spend the money to fix this or get a re-built engine with a new water pump and timing belt. If so, where can I get a re-built engine?
Everythign else in the car is in great shape including interior, new tires and brakes.
Thanks,
maneesh