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1994 945T blown headgasket - fixer or avoid? 900 1994

posted by  janglim on  Tue Feb 14 08:59 CST 2006
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I'm considering a '94 940 turbo wagon that reportedly "needs a headgasket and heater core". 175K miles, cloth interior (unfortunatley), $800. I have asked for more info on the specifics and how the diagnosis was made. I hope to go take a look if I get reasonable and believable answers.

I did the headgasket on my '83 245 NA about 40K ago, and also replaced the heater blower. I'm not afraid of the work as much as I am afraid of the unknowns: head turning out to be warped beyond machining, scored pistons from a bad overheat/seize, unknown turbo problems, etc...

I've had the '83 245 for 10 happy years, but feel the pull of more comfort/quiet and a few more safety features. I figure I'll end up with a 94 turbo wagon eventually. The question is whether or not this is the one.

thanks
Joe






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