Blown Head Gasket @ 250k miles 3.0L

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by David Allen, May 11, 2004.

  1. David Allen

    David Allen Guest

    The old gray mare ('88 Caravan 3.0L) blew a head gasket last week and my
    wife wants me to pitch it over the side and put the beast out of it's
    misery.

    She's probably right, but I'm holding out hope that I can fix it yet again
    and get more life out of if. Here' my question. If I rebuild the top end,
    will I be put too much pressure on the bottom end (rings, bearings, etc....
    never been worked on) for an engine with 250k miles on it?

    TIA

    Dave
     
    David Allen, May 11, 2004
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  2. David Allen

    Doug Guest


    Probably.
    At that mileage, it's due for a total rebuild.
    If the body is good, I'd consider simply dropping a new engine into
    it. What could it cost? $3500 or so.
    That's nothing compared to a new vehicle.

    Doug
     
    Doug, May 12, 2004
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