On Jul 16, 7:54=A0pm, <mecha...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> The head gasket issue is up for grabs.. I will not comment on that at
thi=
s
> point in time.....
That's a critical point, however. For example, if the mechanic that
wants $900 spotted something that the mechanic that quoted $170 did
not, then that would suggest gasket issues are difficult to spot. If
such an issue is relatively easy to spot (to a trained eye), then the
first mechanic may be trying to fleece me. In any case, I think I may
try to get a third mechanic to take a look at the vehicle. That
should (hopefully) put an end to the question.
>
> However... your motor has two frost plugs that are leaking.... Two out
of
> many... The 94 Explorer isn't something I work on every day.... but I'd
> guess at least 10 frost plugs. If two are leaking... how long before
othe=
rs
> are leaking? Read my lips "I DON'T KNOW"... and neither do you... nor
any=
one
> else...
I wasn't asking about when the plugs would start leaking. Based on
the fact that the two leaking plugs were found easily, I would think
that plugs are easy to spot to a trained eye. In either case, the
gasket issue is still the one that needs to be determined.
>
> Would I be far wrong in assuming you don't know the last time the
cooling
> system had a service performed?
>
No, you wouldn't be wrong, although my car was looked at due to
overheating issues a couple of years ago. I don't remember the exact
parts that were replaced, but it didn't amount to more than a few
hundred dollars. Certainly not the $900 the above mentioned mechanic
wants. I was assured at the time that there was no significant damage
to the engine and its constituent parts. I think it largely came down
to the thermostat, but I don't remember exactly.
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