Should I buy this '96 TL? (temperature seen in the red two times)
#1
Should I buy this '96 TL? (temperature seen in the red two times)
The person selling me this car let me drive it for a day and it overheated to the red zone. He took it back, changed the head gasket, found a water leak fixed that, then brought it back to me.
My second day driving it it overheated again. Also to the red zone.
I have read the overheating threads and right now the guy is taking it to get the thermostat fixed.
I am worried about the possibility of permanent damage already done to this car and the hassle it will cause me down the road. Please everyone give me your 2 cents I would appreciate it greatly.
My second day driving it it overheated again. Also to the red zone.
I have read the overheating threads and right now the guy is taking it to get the thermostat fixed.
I am worried about the possibility of permanent damage already done to this car and the hassle it will cause me down the road. Please everyone give me your 2 cents I would appreciate it greatly.
#5
Have a look at these:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167685
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167062
It looks that I'm the luckiest of all (it only happens when I drive fast, for a long time in warm weather with the A/C on) ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167685
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167062
It looks that I'm the luckiest of all (it only happens when I drive fast, for a long time in warm weather with the A/C on) ...
#6
Run far and fast
The owner was good enough to let you be the test pilot- or he would have known it overheats-
Redline once- hurt the gasket
Redline twice hurt the head $$$$$
May not show for 6 months- then it will blow
The owner was good enough to let you be the test pilot- or he would have known it overheats-
Redline once- hurt the gasket
Redline twice hurt the head $$$$$
May not show for 6 months- then it will blow
#7
well the guy had the head gasket and the water pump replaced and he is offering a free 2 month warrenty. as far as overheating goes he insists that the head gasket is the only thing that could be permanently damaged. is this true?
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#8
aww. he also had the water pump replaced. he insists that the only permanent damage overheating would effect would be to the head gasket. he's also giving me a free 2 month warranty.
just curious, how much would repairs to the head cost me?
just curious, how much would repairs to the head cost me?
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