Chevy S-10 blown head gasket

Tiny
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My truck popped the head/head gasket. 2000 S-10 2.2L Is this common? Should I fix or replace truck? I am on the fence and I request a push please. Dr. Hagerty
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 AT 2:45 PM

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Tiny
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I had over 200,000 miles on my last s10 I had, 96 model 2.2L, never had a head issue. Good lil work truck if you ask me
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
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I only replaced a couple, not real common. Putting a head gasket on these arent that bad.I would just replace the gasket and check the head with a straight edge for warpage.
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 1:14 AM
Tiny
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Sit on the fence with a bottle of Bundy, (Aussie dark rum) polish it off and you are sure to fall one way or the other,

mark in Aust.
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 2:10 AM
Tiny
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Here in Malaysia because of corruption, the quality of the fence is suspect. Don't be surprised if the fence gives way.
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 4:08 PM
Tiny
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There a comedian in the group
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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Well, I fixed the problem, it was plugged up steam holes in the head gasket. Mechanics dont maitain their own vehicles, so it was my bad. Truck back on the road again, happy happy joy joy
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
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Did you load the fence in the back? Can't leave anything lying around, EPA will get you!
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010 AT 4:03 PM
Tiny
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Drop the fence over here, I need more fire wood.

Mark cold & wet in soggy aussie land.
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 8:03 AM

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