The primary driver of the Focus really isn't ready to let it go and really with scrap and vehicle prices stuck either way. I can get a gasket set for less than $40 and head bolts for $10. I'll admit I really screwed up when I changed the head out 4 years and 30k ago, but hey it was my first time diving into a engine.
I had to take it apart twice since it sucked in another piece. The second time I used copper sealant on the head gasket and reused the head bolts which I know was a no-no.. but it still ran a long time. I'm guessing either it either overheated due to stuck thermostat and failed in the location below or just failed in the location below. Less than 150psi on the two middle cylinders and you can hear it in the reservoir.
I still need to do a assessment but I'm thinking just basically doing the same thing again although replacing the head gasket and bolts. Even if it last only another 30k that'll be 202k.. has 172k right now. Besides adding copper sealant not sure anything else I could do to prevent failure. Probably should replace the head but that's $300 and really not worth that.
I had to take it apart twice since it sucked in another piece. The second time I used copper sealant on the head gasket and reused the head bolts which I know was a no-no.. but it still ran a long time. I'm guessing either it either overheated due to stuck thermostat and failed in the location below or just failed in the location below. Less than 150psi on the two middle cylinders and you can hear it in the reservoir.
I still need to do a assessment but I'm thinking just basically doing the same thing again although replacing the head gasket and bolts. Even if it last only another 30k that'll be 202k.. has 172k right now. Besides adding copper sealant not sure anything else I could do to prevent failure. Probably should replace the head but that's $300 and really not worth that.
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