Overheated 98 Accord LX - head or engine replacement?
 

The engine started overheating and I shut it down. I added water at the
gas station. It was fine for a 4 few miles then same thing. Filled it
up. Got it home. I had one more case and the coolant was steaming out.
My guess is the stupid electric fans failed. I took it to the
mechanic and he said their is oil in the water. So it could be:

1. Head gasket.
2. Head (how much?)
3. Replace with a used engine about $2700.

They are suggesting a used engine because it has 82,000 miles and the
car is (engine was) in good shape. Almost like new. He said why
replace the top end when you take a chance the bootom end could have
been damaged. He said "block" for bottom end.

They will spend 3 hours trying to see if the bottom end was damaged.
Any suggestions?

If you lose one of these fans, you can cook you engine fast. And if
you fail to look at your gauges regularly - you are screwed. If you
ever see the your temp gauge go up - shut it down and call a tow truck.
Get roadside assistance and towing if you don't have it.

Any ide aof the cost of a 4 cyl Camry or Accord LX out the door? I do
not like leasing but I am considering a lease on a new Accord.