Drewski

i just got a 92 sc400 for 2500 it has 185,000 on it, and 2 weeks after my water pump and ps pump went out and i replaced that and the timing belt all at the same time. for 350 because i did it my self. but then i found out i blew my head gasket does anyone know how much it costs to replace this at a shop? because i really dont want to spend the time to do it myself and will it hurt the motor if i drive it till i get it fixxed?

dinh626

Blown head gasket @ 185,000? sorry to hear about the car, hope all goes well.

Drewski

yeah, i wish i would have know about the bad water pump the week before, then i would still have good head gaskets

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Hey man,

I had a blown headgasket at 165,000 miles which I ended up doing myself. It worked out to be the same price to put ina new motor, so I put in a 45,000 miles 1UZ.

The work was a real PITA and I would never want to do it again. I was quoted $1000 to install the engine or else $2000 to replace the BHG.

I opted for the new motor and to do it myself.

Peace,
Jonny

Drewski

yeah but where do i find a new motor?? for cheep in the south west area so i dont have to pay much to get it here. plus if i put in a new motor would i still need my old water pump and crap?

Lextreme

You can change both head gaskets in less then 3 hours.

Drewski

then yeah i think ill do that =) does anyone know if i should leave my water pump and timing belt off whilei do that /