Originally Posted by anj
Better be really careful when you are overheating. If you drive too long when it is hot you may crack your head(s). I have cracked one before, thinking that I could make it home if I drove slow enough

. The result was a cracked head and $$ to replace it.
Good luck.
doesnt sound like the engine is overheating, just sounds as if the instruments are
sucks that it blew up on you, if your car is overheating, at least turn on the heat (esp if it's an old car)