My daughter overheated my 240 (same engine) years ago, the heat finished off a engine mount that was near due anyways. Otherwise, no quantifiable damage. Drove it for another 50k miles (250k total) and then retired it due to rust, engine was still running strong.
Replace the oil immediately no matter what it looks like. Otherwise, I'd just drive it after fixing the leak.
Overheating Topic is solved
Yeah I plan to run it a little tomorrow as I take it to the mechanic. I'm not too inclined on running it now because if it pops off again and falls on the road this time, then I gotta arrange a tow. But yes, I will be running that car a bit more after the issue is fixed, to know if any permanent damage has occurred.
Ah yeah, these engines seem to be built stronger than I thought. I knew they were durable but still wow. Yes I'm taking it to the shop to get the cooling system fixed (because maybe there's some pressure in the system that caused the plug to pop off), then at the same time ask him to do an inspection and any maintenance that needs done.
Okay update: Car is fine. Engine is healthy. Runs well, no leaks, no loss of power, no cracks, no mix of oil and coolant. The cooling system was flushed, filled with fresh coolant, and yes lummert you were correct, there was a rubber grommet with the plug which was replaced. Thanks all for your input and advice in the thread. 
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I try to be helpful when I can.Mn10 wrote: ↑05 May 2019, 21:45 Okay update: Car is fine. Engine is healthy. Runs well, no leaks, no loss of power, no cracks, no mix of oil and coolant. The cooling system was flushed, filled with fresh coolant, and yes lummert you were correct, there was a rubber grommet with the plug which was replaced. Thanks all for your input and advice in the thread.
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