Hello,
I got a good deal ($400) on a CM400E which I'm planning to pick up (assuming the electrical works, which the seller says it does) this week. It needs a head gasket and before I finalize the sale I want to know what I should look for that would be a red flag for a ridiculous or expensive repair. I have already sent requests for quotes to 2 local machine shops to see if the head is level and if not to level it. Other than a warped head, what might be wrong to cause a head gasket failure and should it be a deal breaker?
Thanks!
I got a good deal ($400) on a CM400E which I'm planning to pick up (assuming the electrical works, which the seller says it does) this week. It needs a head gasket and before I finalize the sale I want to know what I should look for that would be a red flag for a ridiculous or expensive repair. I have already sent requests for quotes to 2 local machine shops to see if the head is level and if not to level it. Other than a warped head, what might be wrong to cause a head gasket failure and should it be a deal breaker?
Thanks!