Is there some other reason for this problem

1996 FORD EXPLORER
125,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIEP3146
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1996 Explorer w/120000 miles temp gauge moves up and down
smells heavily of exhaust, loud muffler like while running and makes hissing sound when engine is turned off

I was told by a mechanic to just sell the car due to cost of repair but the engine seems to be just fine

Mechanic thought it was a major gasket

Nov 16, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Mechanic probably thinks the head gasket or head is cracked.

Have a compression test performed to check head gaskets.

If head or head gasket, you can always replace engine with used one. Cheaper than a remanufactured one.
Nov 16, 2010 at 3:08 PM
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JAMIEP3146
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Not a head gasket, a water gasket that regulates engine temp
Leaking small amount of fluid
Nov 16, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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Car is leaking coolant
Nov 16, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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