However, the cause of the overheating must be diagnosed and corrected or you'll be doing it again, real soon. Usually the repair is to surface the head dead flat, replace the head gasket, and replace the head bolts. Head gaskets don't go bad, they get torn by the head as it warps from overheating. If you are told it's a bad head gasket, be very careful. He can also check compression and that will tell you if it needs rebuilding. It will help narrow down the cause of the leak and that determines the cost of repair. If you and the seller are both serious, get a cylinder leakdown test done by a mechanic. What about a full overhaul while have it apart? I am wondering how much to discount my offer so I don't end up with more in it then it is worth. What would be a shop estimate to fix the issue. ![]() I will take for a test run later this week or early next and post a follow up. ![]() I am looking to buy a 1655 that is leaking antifreeze in one of the cylinders. OK guys, I need some real help on this one. March, 2005 "Ask The Oliver Mechanic" Archive "Ask The Oliver Mechanic" - March, 2005 Archives
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