1999 Mercury Cougar Blown head gasket

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WORTHYLADY
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I've just blown a head gasket. Wanted to know should I get them replaced, or buy a new motor.
Nov 15, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if cylinder head is OK then just replace gaskets. if head cracked then replace head..either way..no need to replace whole motor.
Dec 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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