Z Fury
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Hey guys, I got a question. I have a 1994 Silverado Blazer with a tired (208K miles) TBI, and I'm wondering if you guys can help me save some money. For awhile now, it has been bleeding coolant internally. After spending a couple weeks online, browsing several topics, it seems that it could be a faulty intake gasket, and that this is fairly common. My question is, at 208K miles, should I have this gasket replaced (too cold for me to do it, and I don't have a garage), or should I just drop in a rebuilt TBI? I've found a place that sells warrantied remans for $1K, and I found a guy that will install a new motor for $400 + additionals (fluids, gasket, etc.).
Basically, should I pull the trigger on a remanufactured engine, or just go the cheaper route and get the intake gasket replaced? Is 208K miles high enough to just spend the extra money for the piece of mind? I really love this truck and would hate to have to get rid of it, so dropping a new engine in it (if it is needed) wouldn't be a horrible investment, but I'd rather not spend the money on that if you guys think it will run just fine with the new gasket. Beyond that issue, the truck runs like a champ. It starts up every time, gets me 14mpg consistently, and has been in the family since '96.
Let me know if you need any more information, and thanks in advance for the help.
Basically, should I pull the trigger on a remanufactured engine, or just go the cheaper route and get the intake gasket replaced? Is 208K miles high enough to just spend the extra money for the piece of mind? I really love this truck and would hate to have to get rid of it, so dropping a new engine in it (if it is needed) wouldn't be a horrible investment, but I'd rather not spend the money on that if you guys think it will run just fine with the new gasket. Beyond that issue, the truck runs like a champ. It starts up every time, gets me 14mpg consistently, and has been in the family since '96.
Let me know if you need any more information, and thanks in advance for the help.