lvdpb Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I have loved my '97 Sub GT so much. But I think I must admit that the overheating problem is probably due to head gaskets, or even cracked head. My question now is, fix or replace. I think I am too emotionally attached to the car to consider the options clearly. This has been the best car I have ever owned. Too sad to think about it. lvdpb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenner55 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 There are multiple threads about the infamous DOHC head gasket issues so do a search. I had the same happen to my 98 GT at 134K miles. Got it fixes now runs fine. There is talk of a class action law suit on one of the threads. Glenn I have loved my '97 Sub GT so much. But I think I must admit that the overheating problem is probably due to head gaskets, or even cracked head. My question now is, fix or replace. I think I am too emotionally attached to the car to consider the options clearly. This has been the best car I have ever owned. Too sad to think about it. lvdpb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 If everything else is very good it may be worth putting in a new engine. If the rest of the car is tired you may have to consider trading. One tough thing is that it is hard to finance a new engine and fairly easy to finance another car. If you are able to do the work yourself that is another matter. The first thing I would do is tear the engine down and see just what it needs.I would be hesitant to put more than a set of cyl heads and gaskets into a 97 unless it was a very good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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