For the exaust to have white smoke verifies a bad headgasket. They suggested a used motor because most customers arent honest with the shop. Coolant in the engine oil can ruin bearings, etc. However, it sounds like it recent, and should beable to be replaced. Keep in mind that your engine burned coolant, and this may have contaminated your catalytic converter. It most certainly contaminated the oxygen sensors, and those should be replaced along with the headgaskets.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 AT 8:13 PM