Q: Blown head gasket ? 2000 Buick Regal
It appears that the car has a blown head gasket or manifold gasket. My grandson was out with it and it overheated and now there is coolant in the crankcase. What can I expect to have to pay to have new gaskets installed?
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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