The vehicle:
2001 Savana 8 passenger van with 350 vortec v-8 that was purchased new in late 2000. Currently has ~160,000 miles on it.
The situation:
Recently developed a leak in brake system narrowed down to one or both of the lines coming from master cylinder to ABS module rusted out. Parked the van in preparation for repairs.
Went out to run it one day.... noticed antifreeze a bit low but oil was clean and at proper level. Added antifreeze, ran the engine for about 20 minutes and shut it off. No problem, it ran fine.
Went back a couple weeks later to start and run. Checked the antifreeze and .....reservoir was empty and this time the oil was contaminated with coolant. Obviously did not try and start it after that. Assuming either a leaky intake manifold gasket or a blown head gasket.
Other random issues. Power windows no longer work. Bumpers are a bit rusty. OTOH Interior is perfect, and body is about 95+%..... the only rust being a small bit at the bottom edge of one of the side doors. Frame is not rusted either. Has nice features like front and rear A/C, locking differential, 4L80E trans and factory engine oil cooler.
Thoughts on repairing or replacing? I've got so much on my plate at this point the work to repair the engine and brakes would be farmed out.
2001 Savana 8 passenger van with 350 vortec v-8 that was purchased new in late 2000. Currently has ~160,000 miles on it.
The situation:
Recently developed a leak in brake system narrowed down to one or both of the lines coming from master cylinder to ABS module rusted out. Parked the van in preparation for repairs.
Went out to run it one day.... noticed antifreeze a bit low but oil was clean and at proper level. Added antifreeze, ran the engine for about 20 minutes and shut it off. No problem, it ran fine.
Went back a couple weeks later to start and run. Checked the antifreeze and .....reservoir was empty and this time the oil was contaminated with coolant. Obviously did not try and start it after that. Assuming either a leaky intake manifold gasket or a blown head gasket.
Other random issues. Power windows no longer work. Bumpers are a bit rusty. OTOH Interior is perfect, and body is about 95+%..... the only rust being a small bit at the bottom edge of one of the side doors. Frame is not rusted either. Has nice features like front and rear A/C, locking differential, 4L80E trans and factory engine oil cooler.
Thoughts on repairing or replacing? I've got so much on my plate at this point the work to repair the engine and brakes would be farmed out.
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