broken exhaust manifold bolt

Aug 20, 2003 1 Replies

Last night I discovered a broken exhaust manifold bolt on the passenger side of my 89 s-10 blazer 2.8 . I have noticed a slight use of water, but none in the oil. Today, I was driving to the store and my temp started rising. I pulled over, and to my surprise water was pouring out of the manifold area where the broken bolt was. I guess my question is...after 189000 mi. should I replace the whole engine, or can I get away with just replacing the bad head with a used one. I need to drive back and forth to school and to the store. thanks, mike



Your best value for dollar is rebuilt heads, and eat the core on the broken one. A cam kit would be nice now. If bucks are tight, new lifters and timing kit would do wonders. I don't believe in slap happy work. Do it up, take the money your saving, and buy related components, such as water pump, alternator, if you remove it, replace it.

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