CJZEPP Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just bought this 95 SVX LSi with 123k miles on it for $300. It's got a blown headgasket, hence why it hasnt been used in a while. Anything I should be ready to fix, after I clean it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 If possible, pull the oil pan and look for junk on the screen like metal flakes that would indicate bearing failure. Get a fresh set of tires on it, do both head gaskets and get the heads checked for warping (that's a must). Might as well run new plugs, wires, cap/rotor if it still has them, fresh oil change and fresh coolant with DISTILLED water. Replace the thermostat at the same time and might as well change the radiator cap. Get it running and inspect if the fans are working and if it's still overheating or not. If oil was badly contaminated but bearings are OK, fill it with cheap oil after together and drain after some idling, then fill with fresh. Hopefully most of the contaminated oil is purged, but if you discover bearing material in the pick up screen, it'll need completely torn down, cleaned and professionally inspected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJZEPP Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 thanks for the info. will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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