blown head

[curtcommy]

decided to get a replacement engine due to be put in over next couple days from a wrecker. did not get a re-con, just gettin one put in from a vt that had a computer issue and its done 120,000kms. paying 1400, worth risking not getting a re-con or 120 kms is trust worthy enough? im desperate to get back on the road so i didnt hesitate to say "yes" to the only ecotec the wrecker had.

[delcowizzid]

is that $1400 fitted

[curtcommy]

yeh fitted

[Zeussy]

Whats wrong with the original motor? Blown/craacked head, or just the gasket?

If its just the gasket and you know your way around a toolbox it could be easily fixed for less than that?

[curtcommy]

the head has blown, whole engine is flooded, exhaust spitting fluid and thick white fumes, its completly ####ed car wont even start now as it doesnt produce enough power

[Zeussy]

Yeah, but all that could be down to a head gasket...

Essentially nothing wrong with the motor. Just a gasket... Seriously.


EDIT: Where abouts are you?

[curtcommy]

so what would be the telltail sign of the head being blown as opposed to just the gasket? Perth

[Zeussy]

Ehh, too far to travel Im over East Coast...

Mmm, really only pulling the head off and checking. V6 are known for doing head gaskets, pretty common, same with a few other things...
But, if you pull the heads off, you cantake them to a head specialist/engine builder/reconditioner to go over and check the heads, and make theres no cracks and check they're flat/deck/machine them.

If no cracks, get it decked/serviced, new gasket, maybe new bolts (if needed?) and put it all back together.

[BPX-31H]

Might be cheaper to do that first, might save you a couple of bucks.