1996 Saturn SL1 Head Gasket

1996 SATURN SL1
51,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KRKLOCK
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I took my car into a repair shop for a "high idle" problem. they replaced the PCV. They now tell me that my car may have a bad head gasket or crack in head. Cost to repair aprrox.$2000.00.

How can I tell if they are correct or just trying to screw me?

Thank you in advance . . . .
Nov 29, 2008 at 10:26 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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go for a second opinion, i mean you can probably get a used motor and have it installed for less than that, I have a feeling you went to a dealer,is this true?
Nov 30, 2008 at 1:25 AM
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