1995 Mercury Cougar General Question

my son is spinal cord injury c6 c7. We have a 1995 mercury with a blown head. Is it worth getting it fixed or buy a new motor? We travel 70 miles one way three times a week to rehab.

Posted Nov 20th by Alice the owner of a Mercury Cougar

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Greetings Alice, If I am doing the math correctly, you travel 420 miles per week. That averages out to almost 22,000 miles per year. I

⟩ Answered on Nov 20th, 2007 by Amy Mattinat, Owner and Author at Auto Craftsmen Ltd

Alice, I would price out a used motor from a reputable salvage yard, and get various quotes from reputable shops on a head gasket replacement. If the Cougar is due for other services, such as timing belt replacement, spark plugs, coolant flush and so on...it may be cost effective to purchase a used motor. I would weigh out the pros and cons on this one and see which best fits your situation and budget. AJ Pierce

⟩ Answered on Nov 20th, 2007 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at VIGOR Alaska Industrial Shipyard

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