Tarago Decision Time

[gregaudio]

Hi, my '93 Tarago has been running strong for the 3 1/2 years I've had it. On Christmas eve it started idling low and now it would seem there's water in the oil (dipstick looks gray & frothy). Mechanic says if I'm lucky it's the head gasket, could cost $3K to repair.

I'm picking up my new Camry wagon tomorrow but wondering what to do with the old girl. Anyone got any suggestions on what to do with a still drivable, reasonable condition, burgundy, 5 sp manual '93 Getaway?

Any suggestions or interest welcome.

Cheers,

Greg.

[B-nicetarago]

Hi, i know it is a bit late but yes taragos are known to corrode in water ports if anti freeze/boil is not maintained and some pll run straight water, quite simply eats from water port to the piston then head gasket gives way, takes years sometimes for this to be terminal.

i got mine tig welded repaired and head shaved.

Even with me doing most of the work and sourcing parts i had no change out of $1000- but i did valve stem seals/new valves/timing chain kit/full gasket kit.etc

if you decide to part the van out let me know as im after a decent tailshaft if its a manual transmission..