Is it better to replace the head gasket or the whole engine?

2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LONEWOLF1220
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I have the car listed above that the head gasket blew on it. I have parts coming to replace the head gasket, but I was told it wouldn't be worth it to save it. I have another engine sitting in my shop in unknown condition and I'm wondering which route would be best. I have a child on the way and need a good fuel friendly vehicle but don't have the finances to get a new car.
Jun 10, 2023 at 1:21 AM
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This is all up to you, what condition is the car in?
Jun 10, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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LONEWOLF1220
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Well, the current engine has almost 200,000 miles on it. It doesn't appear to have any issues that I can think of. It drove great until it overheated, and the head gasket went spewing coolant and oil out the back against the firewall and on the transmission. Before then though the only issue I could tell it had was it needed new struts all the way around.
Jun 10, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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Okay, let us know what you decide to do or if you need help with the repairs.
Jun 11, 2023 at 12:11 PM