i have a 97 black 2wd in good condition with 176k that just blew the head gasket, i just wandering what do you think i could get for it with the blown headgasket, or how much are they running to be fixed, any imput

 

any imput

 

I'm doing my '97 2wd (4 cylndr) with 94K right now (head gasket), hopefully it will run $80 for the gasket kit and another $40 - $60 in replacement hoses, belts, antifreeze, seals, cleaners etc...

The exhaust manifold often cracks on these models, so if you have the same engine be sure to check it - I guess it makes sense to rebuild the water pump and replace the idler pulleys etc, but I'm just doing a repair to save money and no expert by a long shot.

I don't know what a shop would charge, but I bet $1,200 is not far off, perhaps low.

Good luck!

EDIT: After surfing around here it looks like people are paying big bucks for gasket kits - new head bolts, etc.. Guess I'll have to buy my dealer bud a six pack!