whoa...my bad guys. I didn't make myself too clear. The price he was quoting me was if the head was damaged and needed to be replaced. sorry, I've just had that $1000+ repair bill in my head all day. Which he said it was possible the head was damaged and he's suppose to get back with me and let me know this afternoon.

Just to repair the gasket he said it'd be 4-500. If the head was damaged and has to be replaced it might be bye-bye escort. It's been a good car though, 175,000+ miles with no mojor problems or rebuilds. I'm still going to get a second opinion and probably a third.

Thanks for the help guys smile

-neal

99 SVT...modified
96 GL....the beater
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time. For those 14 to 15 seconds, 16 if I get tire spin, or get a bad jump, or possibly if I have a friend in the car, I'm free."