Is it likely there is damage? Could be. Should you throw away a completely good engine without even bothering to try it? LOL...........no.

A lot of mechanics like to "find" you an engine and keep the other one as "parts" and give you a credit when all they have to do is fix a few parts and sell it for $3000+. You need to find one you an trust and let him try to fix it.

There are a few people on here that have gotten away with only a few gaskets after this problem and driven into the sunset. Others have torn con-rods into pieces. You gotta try to know.

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