04 spec v, overheating, pouring white smoke, hard to start. Called around to see about getting the head gasket replaced, had a few places mention a problem with some Years. Something about they start burning oil after its replaced. Is that a thing, and should I go ahead and have it replaced, or buy one of these and just swap? https://jdmnewyork.com/product/2002-200 ... dm-qr25de/

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Sat May 01, 2021 9:18 am

04 spec v, overheating, pouring white smoke, hard to start. Called around to see about getting the head gasket replaced, had a few places mention a problem with some Years. Something about they start burning oil after its replaced.

That can happen with any engine from coolant washing out the rings. I'd take a look with a borescope before trashing it. If the walls still have crosshatch and there's no real scoring, just replace the gasket and machine the head if necessary.

Aside from replacing the head gasket, check the piston rings.