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

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

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.