1993 Toyota Camry Repair or Junk?

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JENNIFER4780
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1993 Toyota Camry 6 cyl 151000 miles

Hello,
I purchased a 93 toyota camry about 3 months ago, it was overheating so I had the pump replaced it stoped then started again. So I had the radiator flushed, this worked for about 2 weeks then it started overheating again. So I refused to take it anywhere else but the dealer. They said I needed to replace the heads, and the pump, or I could install a new engine. I checked into having a used engine put in the car, my question is will I run into the same heads problem with a used engine, if so is it better to replace the heads or get a new engine?
Apr 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would have your heads o/hauled have the radiator cleaned & flow tested, replace the thermostat, there is no guarantee that a second hand engine is ok, its a toss of a coin really, i would do yours that way you know what you are getting.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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