So last week on the way home from work I blew the head gasket. Was on the freeway, wasn't sure what was happening until I was able to exit and park the car. Temp gage was just getting into red when I shut off the car.
How f****d am I?
A little back story. This was a project car that I only drive on sunny or dry days (a rarity in western WA). I've replaced damn near everything (and I mean everything that can or eventually will wear out). I did a BimmerHeads swap three years ago. Less than 5k miles since then. Two years ago I overheated (again, turned off car as temp gage entered red), so I think this may have compromised the gasket.
Besides a new gasket, bolts and having the head machined, what else am I going to need to do to fix this?
Thanks guys.
How f****d am I?
A little back story. This was a project car that I only drive on sunny or dry days (a rarity in western WA). I've replaced damn near everything (and I mean everything that can or eventually will wear out). I did a BimmerHeads swap three years ago. Less than 5k miles since then. Two years ago I overheated (again, turned off car as temp gage entered red), so I think this may have compromised the gasket.
Besides a new gasket, bolts and having the head machined, what else am I going to need to do to fix this?
Thanks guys.
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