1999 Ford Escort Blown Head Gasket External Internal Doubt Cracked Mechanic D

1999 FORD ESCORT
88,000 MILES
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NINASTONE
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blown head gasket external not internal doubt has cracked head mechanic said
d get new used engine
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is your question??

roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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NINASTONE
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is it better to just get a new used engine or just fix gasket
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when they remove the head it has to be checked, in my expierence, i have replaced the heads in most cases from cracks and that drives up the bill big time.

a good used engine would be a better choice

Roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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NINASTONE
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even if its JUST a gasket not cracked head cause there is no white smoke or antifreeze or oil water mix
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you wont know till it is disassembled.

Roy
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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