How long can you drive with a blown head gasket?
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rspi
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Re: How long can you drive with a blown head gasket?
The fine print usually states that the part has to be installed by a certified ASC mechanic for the labor to be covered. Even at that, most new parts warranties are only a year which gets you most of the time. Sad system. Just another reason to stick with OEM parts, especially when fixing things that are difficult to replace.
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To hold the parts vendor liable for labor costs would be a "lol" from a judge/law. Way too many variables to factor in when workmanship comes into play.Sommerfeldt wrote:Ouch. I see what you mean. But if someone sold you seals that caused that kind of damage, wouldn't they be liable for it? They would be here, me thinks.rspi wrote:LOL, the seal cost is not the issue. They came in the kit. Probably cost $18. The cost to fix the failed seals is about $2300 at a shop. That's the $$$ I want.
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Yes, some companies would be out of business already. That is why we have to look out for each other and inform about low quality parts.
'95 855 T-5R M, Panther - 22/28 mpg, 546,000 miles
'95 955 T-5R Yellow Wagon, Lemonade, 180,000 miles
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'95 955 T-5R Yellow Wagon, Lemonade, 180,000 miles
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Wow, good work! That's really impressive!hamtv wrote:I recently did a head job on my S70. As a newbie who didn't even know how to do an oil change, I really appreciate the MVS community.
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Great point; this is awesome. Kudos to hamtv!polskamafia mjl wrote:Wow, good work! That's really impressive!hamtv wrote:I recently did a head job on my S70. As a newbie who didn't even know how to do an oil change, I really appreciate the MVS community.
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To the OP:
What's your total budget for the car plus any urgent maintenance?
Do you want a turbo or NA engine?
I saw a 5-speed NA P80 V70 advertised in my area for $1100... it was on Craigslist for months. The ad didn't mention any urgent maintenance (though who knows...)
What's your total budget for the car plus any urgent maintenance?
Do you want a turbo or NA engine?
I saw a 5-speed NA P80 V70 advertised in my area for $1100... it was on Craigslist for months. The ad didn't mention any urgent maintenance (though who knows...)
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Hey 1337, around here in NYC, most P80s are automatic. (Except for one N/A that someone's trying to get $2000 for...) I saw a 5-speed with a blown head gasket about sixty miles and two bridges/tunnels away... I really just wanted to know if it was possible to drive that distance with a blown head gasket. Honestly, I want to spend as little as possible! But I'm starting to realize (especially given the cost of a doing the head gasket, valve job, etc.) that it is probably best to pick one up in good shape...
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