I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 pick-up, 4 cyl, 2.2 that has blown head gasket with 140K miles. That is it overheated one time too many & now is not running - oil s milky indicating water in engine. I drained the oil, not driving. I have tried unsuccessfully to start it 1/2 dozen times..stopped did not want to harm the engine further as it acted like it was flooded every time & wouldn't start but did turnover plenty of juice..
Two questions : 1.) Since the water has entered the engine is there a probability that the engine is ruined in any way ? making it unworthy of fixing versus replacing engine if I can find for $250 - 400 ? & 2.) Is this vehicle worth trying to fix with 140,000 miles but other wise good condition history good maintenance - family owned. I may try to do the repair myself to save $ because it also needs a clutch. However as old as it is with high mileage perhaps it is not worth fixing. or maybe just buy a whole engine replacement. thanks in advance for any mechanics opinion
Greg ATL, GA
Two questions : 1.) Since the water has entered the engine is there a probability that the engine is ruined in any way ? making it unworthy of fixing versus replacing engine if I can find for $250 - 400 ? & 2.) Is this vehicle worth trying to fix with 140,000 miles but other wise good condition history good maintenance - family owned. I may try to do the repair myself to save $ because it also needs a clutch. However as old as it is with high mileage perhaps it is not worth fixing. or maybe just buy a whole engine replacement. thanks in advance for any mechanics opinion
Greg ATL, GA