Scrap or keep
 

Have a 97 rodeo manual trans 2.6...257,000 miles....head gasket blew yesterday...even drained radiator after i refilled since it was empty from thick white smoke out exhaust. Put in k seal with nrw coolant and white smoke was unreal..towed to shop where between 1700- 2500 for repair or used engine..
Had car for 21 years..heart broken...orginal trans and other leaks and things going out with suspension..think its even worth fixing? Thank in advance.....

Man I hate to see that. My 93 has a 163k on it and I would die if it went out. If it means enough to you theres no reason why you shouldnt just buy a scrap odom and engine swap if u have the passion and the money. After all we are Isuzu Enthusiasts. Also if you have a brush guard for it let me know I want to purchase one.