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- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
My 2000 Xterra, 3.3 v6, 5-speed manual, jist shy of 257k miles, has a cracked or blown head (not sure exactly yet as I have not torn down into the engine to find out). Coolant POURS and streams out of the exhaust until the radiator is empty. I spoke with a mechanic, that confirmed its very likely a blown or severely cracked head. His advice, were I to keep the vehicle, is to just replace the engine. Cost more, but safer option.
Looking for any other opinions or thoughts. I am looking at getting a little xommiter car for work, and have the space to park and store my X. Is it worth replacing the head (about $500, give or take) with 257k miles on the rest? I also need some basic maintenance like CV boots, brake calipers, etc...
Buy a used engine (about $2k)?
Buy another X with similar or less miles but running and functional, and salvage what parts I can from mine, like the new tires and wheels, etc..(Also about a $2k for similar condition)?
Looking for any other opinions or thoughts. I am looking at getting a little xommiter car for work, and have the space to park and store my X. Is it worth replacing the head (about $500, give or take) with 257k miles on the rest? I also need some basic maintenance like CV boots, brake calipers, etc...
Buy a used engine (about $2k)?
Buy another X with similar or less miles but running and functional, and salvage what parts I can from mine, like the new tires and wheels, etc..(Also about a $2k for similar condition)?