1996 Isuzu Trooper Thermostat

1996 ISUZU TROOPER
100,200 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENYARDA
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could the thermostat make the engine go bad?
Jan 25, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If the thermostat is stuck closed/shut it will not allow the coolant to flow causing the engine to overheat -could blow the headgasket crack the head and block-seized the engine/etc
Jan 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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KENYARDA
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is the head gasket expensive?
Jan 25, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its the labor that's gonna hurt Note: labor charges varies with location could range from $70-$130.00 per hr. See below quotes


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Jan 25, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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