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Old 12-02-15, 05:52 PM
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Hello my name is Jacob! I am new to this forum so I am not sure exactly how it works but I am having engine problems. I have a 2000 Lexus GS400 platinum series. It has black plasti dipped rims and is a nice car. I just recently found out that the head gaskets are blown. I have had several problems with it pertaining to the engine overheating on multiple occasions. It has 181,000 miles on it. I fear that there are more problems from the head gaskets blowing. I think I should go ahead and put a a whole new engine in it or if thats even worth it. Thoughts??
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I would really make sure its the head gaskets before you start doing anything. It's not a common problem on these engines
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It has been confirmed by multiple places. And yes I am shocked as well from everything I have read about these cars. I bought it at about 150,000 miles last year. Im thinking that maybe whoever had it before me did not maintain it properly. Very disappointed that it has gone out in only 180 thousand miles.
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