So yesterday I believe my head gaskets blew. No coolant in the oil, but other than that, I believe I've had every sign. To the point where I've had very good indicaitons that there's water in a cylinder somewhere. So, assuming this is the correct prognosis, what is your suggested course of action for this problem?
As far as me rebuilding the engine at this point; I'm mechanically sound and understand the engine relatively well, but I've never done anything that major or involved before. I have a decent place to work for the next month, but my father, the only person I know that would be able to help with this kind of work, is on travel for those three weeks. So I'd more or less have to do it alone.
So...
1) How much mechanic time does replacing the head gaskets tend to run?
2) How much time could I expect to spend doing it myself? Should I consider this one?
3) Would anyone be interested in a '90 SC with blown HGs and high miles, but otherwise in pristine condition (paint is rough on the roof, trunklid, and mirrors)
4) How much could I expect to make parting it out? I would feel ok pulling parts off. (If I don't have to get it working again, no problems)
So, opinions?
As far as me rebuilding the engine at this point; I'm mechanically sound and understand the engine relatively well, but I've never done anything that major or involved before. I have a decent place to work for the next month, but my father, the only person I know that would be able to help with this kind of work, is on travel for those three weeks. So I'd more or less have to do it alone.
So...
1) How much mechanic time does replacing the head gaskets tend to run?
2) How much time could I expect to spend doing it myself? Should I consider this one?
3) Would anyone be interested in a '90 SC with blown HGs and high miles, but otherwise in pristine condition (paint is rough on the roof, trunklid, and mirrors)
4) How much could I expect to make parting it out? I would feel ok pulling parts off. (If I don't have to get it working again, no problems)
So, opinions?