2003 Mitsubishi Galant BLOWN ENGINE

Tiny
JCOOKINPS
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 82,000 MILES
A water hose burst and in under 2 minutes my car shut off with the engine blown. I love the car but I question spending $1900.00 for a used engine for a car of this age. Also, I am concerned that the extreme temperature that caused the engine to fail may have damaged other parts under the hood. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 AT 9:24 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
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Have you had a mechanic confirm that your engine is indeed blown? Just because it will not start after overheating doesn't mean it is shot. It could just be a single component.

However, if it is gone then that is completely up to you. Changing an engine in a foreign car is always going to be more expensive so it is your money and choice.

All other components should be fine except maybe the radiator could be cracked.
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 AT 9:43 PM

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