Driving short distances with blown head gasket

Tiny
AESN, MN
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET 2500
  • 6.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • 105,000 MILES
I've been looking at purchasing the truck listed above with a blown head gasket four miles from my place. I was wondering if it was okay to drive it such a short distance, or if it would damage the engine? Any feedback you can give would be appreciated. Thanks!
Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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If it runs then you will probably be just fine getting it back. If it were me, I would drive it home and get it fixed. However, don't push it or it could do more damage. They way you judge it is how it runs when it starts. If it is smoking and not running smoothly then do not drive it. However, if is running okay then I would get it home.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 7:02 PM

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