Car overheated and was driven a bit when it stopped

1986 PORSCHE 944
190,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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HHULTGREN
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What am I looking at cost-wise?. Someone did a compression test on the engine and they said it failed. What is next and what is the worst-case scenario and cost?
Jul 23, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Please understand that this is hard to estimate simply because I don't know what was damaged. It may have blown a head gasket, warped the cylinder head, and so on. Those two different things can make a big difference when repairing,

With that, I attached two pics below. Pic 1 shows parts and labor if it is only the gasket. If you let me know what all of the compression readings were, it may help me guide you better.

Pic 2 shows the cost of a new cylinder head and labor. I would suspect you could find a cylinder head that is re-manufactured for less money than an OEM part. Also, there is a chance if there is warpage, your cylinder can be machined which would be less.

Take a look at these and let me know if you have other questions. Please note that I am basing this on a non-turbo engine. You didn't indicated it was turbo charged. Also, there will be additional shop supplies such as coolant, new head bolts, and so on.

Take care and I hope this helps.

Joe
Jul 23, 2020 at 8:22 PM