2002 VXII acclaim engine probs

[zacommodore]

first of all, the temperature gauge says it's overheating( just got new thermostat and service) allthough the engine doesnt seem that hot. also battery light comes on quickly and car shuts off, including steering and brakes. WHAT IS GOING ON? any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Shake]

HI,

I have just had the same problem and have had to keep topping the radiator up with water every day. The car runs mostly on LPG and would just cut out. I took the car to a local Holden Dealer who also services LPG vehicles, they eventually diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. I was quoted apporx $4.5K to do the job. I enquired around and it will cost about $ 5 -6K for a recon engine.