240 overheat?

[cys19]

I went to see a '95 base model 240 today with a mechanic and we didn't buy it b/c he said it wasn't a good deal. He's not very English proficient, but he said something about the head gasket and the radiator causing the water to overheat and something about salt (?) and something about the water under the valves (?) and that it would be extremely expensive to fix. What do yal think?

Edit: Also after we left it running for about 5 minutes after taking a test drive, the engine quiet down and he said something about the oil not being able to get into the motor or something.

[nismogirl]

Well...as for the overheating thing..if he is a mechanic then he should know what he is talking about but for like a 8 dollar part--a thermostat I fixed that problem on my 89' 240 when i had it

[cys19]

He said something was wrong with the valves of the motor I think.

[nismogirl]

Hmm...well...I was just telling you about my experience..I never once had a problem with my valves causing the car to overheat

[cys19]

But then he's not sure b/c he didn't even look at the valves. He just touched this pipe and said something about the head gasket and the radiator (those were the only 2 words I could understand from his English besides "overheat" and "water").

[nismogirl]

lol...in that case..i wouldn't take his word for anything...first of all..how much are they asking for it and second of all...do you know another mechanic that you could take with you to look at it again?

[nab911]

replace the thermostat, load some thick oil in. Was it valve ticking?

[cys19]

don't know any other mechanic . The guy was asking for 4k, and the car has a replaced stock motor.

[silkk]

hmm i say wait a while longer to find a better car. you don't wanna end up buying a dud and spend more money on repairs

[cys19]

good idea

[nismogirl]

yea..i second that idea :-)

[silkk]