1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Replacing cylinder head

1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DAVID81
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I recently had a leak in my radiator which caused my car to overheat and shut off on me. I let it cool down and drove it home. I replaced the radiator and have been driving it. A couple days ago I noticed antifreeze in my oil. I am assuming that it's a head gasket or a cracked/warped head. I have talked to several mechanics and they won't do head work, they said it was because of the bottom falling out after redoing the head. Is this a likely repercussion of such a repair. I was trying to find another engine but apparently mine is a rare one to find on the used market.
Oct 13, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It shouldn't be that rare. It's a pretty common engine. There are 3 different versions of it though depending on the 8th digit of the VIN#
Oct 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM