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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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you blow a head gasket? I am looking at a 92 6spd. The waterpump, Opti and heads have been replaced. I am assuming it overheated and blew a head gasket. The owner claims this car runs strong. Is there anything bad that can happen to the rotating assembly, bearings, etc?
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Can destroy the bearings if driven with water in the oil for any length of time. Check the oil pressure at idle warm.
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Can destroy the bearings if driven with water in the oil for any length of time. Check the oil pressure at idle warm.
Thanks. Definitely a place to start. The car only has 94k on it. Bone stock.
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