1999 Chevy Malibu heads blown

1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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LABRESHA
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Engine Cooling problem
1999 Chevy Malibu Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my car ran hot several times and now wont start. there is water in the oil and leaking from the heads and blocks what can i do to keep from replacing the engine
Aug 8, 2009 at 3:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend removing the oil / coolant from the engine, removing the heads and have them checked, and if they are ok, replace the head gaskets. However, I would also recommend trying to find the cause of the overheat problem.
Sep 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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