Cost for blown head gasket?

[jhandy]

from the initial presentation of low coolent levels and possiable over heating, I am going with a cracked head rather than a blown gasket.

[Frodo]

Following up on the last post...have you replaced your water pump any time in the recent past?

[Ayetristan]

I think I might have the same problem. White smoke comes out of my exhaust. Alot of it. Not sure how much it's going to cost

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Ayetristan

I think I might have the same problem. White smoke comes out of my exhaust. Alot of it. Not sure how much it's going to cost

Before panicking, read about AOS.
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Air / Oil Separator Replacement - 986 / 987

[DFW02S]

Nope, it wasn't.
Here's the source, a poorly milled head, courtesy of Porsche:



In any case, that's a new engine waiting to happen so I made the repair. Just short of $3k.