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Question: IS IT WORTH SPENDING THE MONEY ON MY CAR TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET?

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SS26MILESCAR, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Manchester, CT, February 25, 2013, 11:01
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AM I BETTER OFF PURCHASING A REMANUFACTURED/REFURBISHED
NEW HEAD THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT FOR MY ENGINE SIZE?

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    Greg's Orange Auto (8467 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 361-9355
    globalhelper February 25, 2013, 12:47
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    how many miles on car? if its a high mileage car i would not put r/b cyl head as you may cause older pistons rings to let oil bypass and cause major oil usage. just repl head gasket and be on your way

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