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Old Jun 11, 2022 | 01:35 PM
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Engine service tech in SE Florida needed

Hi everyone.

1999 E350 5.4l Minibus, blown head gasket work needed.

1. Can someone recommend a trusted technician with reasonable rates, could be home based?
2. Just curious, could blown head gasket lead to a whole engine need of repair?

Thanks in advance!


 
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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 05:39 AM
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Join and participate in the states chapters here if seeking someone "close" that might be trustworthy.

Depending whether you definitely have a blown head gasket and its still being driven that will indeed cause larger issues. A blown head gasket if caught in time and is nothing more than a failed gasket AND repaired quickly longer term reliability shouldn't be diminished. If the head has developed issues then that's a matter of competent diagnosis and subsequent repair.

You're looking for a trusted with reasonable rates who may work out of their own home. You're facing quite a challenge there especially these days. Trust and competency would by my watch words, the cost is what it is and you'll get what you pay for. Proceed carefully.

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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 07:35 AM
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Thank you for your advice! Now have to explore Regional Chapters
 
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