Engine Cooling problem
1992 Dodge Dakota 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
I bought the the vehicle 4 years ago for $1,500. In the next few months I had to invest around $5000 into it including a rebuilt engine, new clutch, brakes, and other parts. Since then it has run quite well with few problems. I have maybe invested another $1,000 into it over those 4 years. Given this information, do you think that it would be worth while to have a blown head gasket repaired? I'm assuming it could run me anywhere from 600 to 1000 dollars; I will get an estimate tomorrow. Should I just get rid of it for as much money as I can and start over or get it fixed and have a vehicle that runs. The issue is that I was just laid off and have limited funds so I would hate to invest the money in a losing battle. Any advice would be helpful.
Doug
1992 Dodge Dakota 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
I bought the the vehicle 4 years ago for $1,500. In the next few months I had to invest around $5000 into it including a rebuilt engine, new clutch, brakes, and other parts. Since then it has run quite well with few problems. I have maybe invested another $1,000 into it over those 4 years. Given this information, do you think that it would be worth while to have a blown head gasket repaired? I'm assuming it could run me anywhere from 600 to 1000 dollars; I will get an estimate tomorrow. Should I just get rid of it for as much money as I can and start over or get it fixed and have a vehicle that runs. The issue is that I was just laid off and have limited funds so I would hate to invest the money in a losing battle. Any advice would be helpful.
Doug
Jan 12, 2009 at 11:50 PM
