head gasket?
Q. my mom has a 97 plymouth van. we have experienced overheating, smoke out the tail pipe, and oil on the ground right after we put it in. could this be a blown head gasket? if it is about how much would it cost to get it fixed? could there be an underlying problem? the van was a very nicely running vehicle until this happened. it doesn't have more than 40k miles on it either.
Asked by foreverknightisforever - Thu Apr 5 03:59:49 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if there is water in the oil, and oil in the water, then it's a head gasket. most likely, it got hot and blew the gasket. this can be expensive to fix, as you have to remove the head (and everything else attached to it).
Answered by heada_bone - Wed Apr 11 18:41:06 2007
Q. my mom has a 97 plymouth van. we have experienced overheating, smoke out the tail pipe, and oil on the ground right after we put it in. could this be a blown head gasket? if it is about how much would it cost to get it fixed? could there be an underlying problem? the van was a very nicely running vehicle until this happened. it doesn't have more than 40k miles on it either.
Asked by foreverknightisforever - Thu Apr 5 03:59:49 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if there is water in the oil, and oil in the water, then it's a head gasket. most likely, it got hot and blew the gasket. this can be expensive to fix, as you have to remove the head (and everything else attached to it).
Answered by heada_bone - Wed Apr 11 18:41:06 2007
How much is a new head gasket with installation on a 95 Mustang?
Q. I am considering buying a 95 Mustang for my first car and the only thing it needs is a head gasket. The car is already priced way below KBB at $800 so how much would a head gasket installed be? Also is this a good deal even though the car is not inspected? And can a car run a little bit without a head gasket?
Asked by jrryadigg - Sun May 17 10:38:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi: Short answer. DO not buy this car. If the head gasket is shot the main bearings may also be washed out from having coolant in the engine. You could spend from $500 bucks to $1500 depending on wether you need to have the heads or block machined etc as they may have been warped by the engine overheating when the gasket let go, then have to rebuild the entire motor a month later when the bearings come to a screeching halt. Either get a new/ used motor and replace the entire thing or stay away from the car altogether. And No, a car can not run without a head gasket. After about 10 miles the motor will seize up. russ
Answered by skyking - Sun May 17 11:06:41 2009
Q. I am considering buying a 95 Mustang for my first car and the only thing it needs is a head gasket. The car is already priced way below KBB at $800 so how much would a head gasket installed be? Also is this a good deal even though the car is not inspected? And can a car run a little bit without a head gasket?
Asked by jrryadigg - Sun May 17 10:38:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi: Short answer. DO not buy this car. If the head gasket is shot the main bearings may also be washed out from having coolant in the engine. You could spend from $500 bucks to $1500 depending on wether you need to have the heads or block machined etc as they may have been warped by the engine overheating when the gasket let go, then have to rebuild the entire motor a month later when the bearings come to a screeching halt. Either get a new/ used motor and replace the entire thing or stay away from the car altogether. And No, a car can not run without a head gasket. After about 10 miles the motor will seize up. russ
Answered by skyking - Sun May 17 11:06:41 2009
What is the cost to replace head gasket in 2002 buick century custom?
Q. What will be total cost for head gasket replacement in 2002 buick centry custom car with 12000 miles on odometer? Some one is selling this car and mentioned head gasket may need to replacement. What are the signs in car when some one can say head gasket needs to be replaced?
Asked by vikasintl - Wed May 13 15:06:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Be very very very careful!!! It is hard to know who to trust these days. Everyone always says its just a head gasket that needs replaced when it is actually the head itself that will need work. When you start the vehicle does it run rough? Is there blue smoke coming out of the exhaust? If so be careful. For OEM parts I like to use www.partstrain.com I have used them for many repairs.
Answered by mitchellt10 - Wed May 13 15:20:44 2009
Q. What will be total cost for head gasket replacement in 2002 buick centry custom car with 12000 miles on odometer? Some one is selling this car and mentioned head gasket may need to replacement. What are the signs in car when some one can say head gasket needs to be replaced?
Asked by vikasintl - Wed May 13 15:06:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Be very very very careful!!! It is hard to know who to trust these days. Everyone always says its just a head gasket that needs replaced when it is actually the head itself that will need work. When you start the vehicle does it run rough? Is there blue smoke coming out of the exhaust? If so be careful. For OEM parts I like to use www.partstrain.com I have used them for many repairs.
Answered by mitchellt10 - Wed May 13 15:20:44 2009
What causes an engine to blow a head gasket between cylinders?
Q. Today while driving along my car blew a head gasket between the number one and number two cylinders. It doesnt overheat any to my knowledge (although it just has the idiot light and not a gauge). Engine is a 2.3L ford SOHC. The head was rebuilt in late 2006 and so obviously the head gasket was replaced then. The head was decked but the block was not. So what all could have caused this gasket to blow out right there?
Asked by eight_kinds_of_hell_454 - Sat Oct 24 16:51:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The head gasket blew in the area with the least amount of clamping force - improper torque, reused head bolts, low area on head or block, defective gasket, hot spot, etc...
Answered by LeAnne - Sat Oct 24 18:52:24 2009
Q. Today while driving along my car blew a head gasket between the number one and number two cylinders. It doesnt overheat any to my knowledge (although it just has the idiot light and not a gauge). Engine is a 2.3L ford SOHC. The head was rebuilt in late 2006 and so obviously the head gasket was replaced then. The head was decked but the block was not. So what all could have caused this gasket to blow out right there?
Asked by eight_kinds_of_hell_454 - Sat Oct 24 16:51:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The head gasket blew in the area with the least amount of clamping force - improper torque, reused head bolts, low area on head or block, defective gasket, hot spot, etc...
Answered by LeAnne - Sat Oct 24 18:52:24 2009
How do I change head gasket on 1989 yamaha 125cc dirt bike?
Q. I just got this dirt bike and the boy changed the head gasket and he ran it and he then noticed it was not running right. So this should mean it is a blown head gasket correct? He thinks he did tighten it up to much when he put it on. SO does this mean if i change it it would be fine? Also does it running rough mean the head gasket is blown?
Asked by power_man_5000_88 - Wed Apr 30 15:01:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why did he change the head gasket in the first place? That engine is water cooled - if the head gasket was blown, it would leak coolant out of the cylinder, or the compression of the engine would be blown into the cooling system and blow the coolant out of the radiator cap. The head gasket is the least of your worries. Bad gas or incorrect premix ratio. Dirty air cleaner. Dirty carb. Worn out top end (cylinder, piston & rings).
Answered by guardrailjim - Wed Apr 30 15:30:12 2008
Q. I just got this dirt bike and the boy changed the head gasket and he ran it and he then noticed it was not running right. So this should mean it is a blown head gasket correct? He thinks he did tighten it up to much when he put it on. SO does this mean if i change it it would be fine? Also does it running rough mean the head gasket is blown?
Asked by power_man_5000_88 - Wed Apr 30 15:01:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why did he change the head gasket in the first place? That engine is water cooled - if the head gasket was blown, it would leak coolant out of the cylinder, or the compression of the engine would be blown into the cooling system and blow the coolant out of the radiator cap. The head gasket is the least of your worries. Bad gas or incorrect premix ratio. Dirty air cleaner. Dirty carb. Worn out top end (cylinder, piston & rings).
Answered by guardrailjim - Wed Apr 30 15:30:12 2008
When replacing a head gasket would a mechanic ever re-use the exhaust gaskets?
Q. I had my head gasket replaced on my 2001 Subaru Forester about 2 months ago, and just had to go back yesterday to find out that my exhaust gaskets were leaking. Wouldn't that be part of any gasket kit? And would a mechanic ever re-use old gaskets when doing such a big job?
Asked by Roselyn - Fri Mar 26 14:19:19 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The exhaust gaskets on your engine are quite high quality and can usually be reused (except in the states where salt is used on the roads in winter) with no leaks. They are not automatically included in any Subaru factory head gasket "kit". The fact that they apparently were not leaking initially when you first got the car back suggests improper tightening of the nuts securing the exhaust system. To replace the gaskets should take about 20 minutes and no more leaks.
Answered by alansgarage - Fri Mar 26 16:44:46 2010
Q. I had my head gasket replaced on my 2001 Subaru Forester about 2 months ago, and just had to go back yesterday to find out that my exhaust gaskets were leaking. Wouldn't that be part of any gasket kit? And would a mechanic ever re-use old gaskets when doing such a big job?
Asked by Roselyn - Fri Mar 26 14:19:19 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The exhaust gaskets on your engine are quite high quality and can usually be reused (except in the states where salt is used on the roads in winter) with no leaks. They are not automatically included in any Subaru factory head gasket "kit". The fact that they apparently were not leaking initially when you first got the car back suggests improper tightening of the nuts securing the exhaust system. To replace the gaskets should take about 20 minutes and no more leaks.
Answered by alansgarage - Fri Mar 26 16:44:46 2010
How do i change a head gasket on a 1998 Chevrolet?
Q. My truck just blew its Head Gasket, and i need to replace it manually. Can anybody tell me how to replace a 1998 Chevrolet's Head Gasket.
Asked by gdfhkgf - Thu May 20 08:45:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. remove distributor,fuel line,s,and all wiring & vacuum hose,s from the intake manifold , remove the intake manifold , remove exhaust manifold , remove any bolt,s holding any accessories in place like bracket,s,etc. , remove head bolt,s & push rod,s [ keep them in correct order for replacement]remove cylinder head , check both head & block for any possible damage , clean everything , replace the head gasket [ use a premium gasket] replace the head , bolt,s & push rod,s , torque head bolt,s in proper sequence , then replace everything else in reverse order , refill coolant , change oil , be sure to install distributor correctly so as not to disturb timing , install new spark plug,s , test run & add fluid,s as needed, adjust rocker,s before… [cont.]
Answered by slipstream - Thu May 20 11:40:19 2010
Q. My truck just blew its Head Gasket, and i need to replace it manually. Can anybody tell me how to replace a 1998 Chevrolet's Head Gasket.
Asked by gdfhkgf - Thu May 20 08:45:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. remove distributor,fuel line,s,and all wiring & vacuum hose,s from the intake manifold , remove the intake manifold , remove exhaust manifold , remove any bolt,s holding any accessories in place like bracket,s,etc. , remove head bolt,s & push rod,s [ keep them in correct order for replacement]remove cylinder head , check both head & block for any possible damage , clean everything , replace the head gasket [ use a premium gasket] replace the head , bolt,s & push rod,s , torque head bolt,s in proper sequence , then replace everything else in reverse order , refill coolant , change oil , be sure to install distributor correctly so as not to disturb timing , install new spark plug,s , test run & add fluid,s as needed, adjust rocker,s before… [cont.]
Answered by slipstream - Thu May 20 11:40:19 2010
How much to fix a head gasket on a 1965 impala?
Q. I bought a impala, that is blowing some white smoke. I think it may be the head gasket. How much would this be to fix?
Asked by getupkeepmovin - Sat Mar 1 12:14:48 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if exhaust bolts dont break off a nd it isnt all rusted together should be able to do that with a simple tool kit that was back in the days when every one was a mechanic before you start tearing it all apart go to local auto supply store and get yourself a can of block sealer read directions carefully once you use it system must be drained read directions on can carefully it will cure a lot of internal leaks in cooling system i have used it few times if not real bad you may get lucky / first may want take valve covers off and retorque the head bolts
Answered by jim1 - Sat Mar 1 12:31:56 2008
Q. I bought a impala, that is blowing some white smoke. I think it may be the head gasket. How much would this be to fix?
Asked by getupkeepmovin - Sat Mar 1 12:14:48 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if exhaust bolts dont break off a nd it isnt all rusted together should be able to do that with a simple tool kit that was back in the days when every one was a mechanic before you start tearing it all apart go to local auto supply store and get yourself a can of block sealer read directions carefully once you use it system must be drained read directions on can carefully it will cure a lot of internal leaks in cooling system i have used it few times if not real bad you may get lucky / first may want take valve covers off and retorque the head bolts
Answered by jim1 - Sat Mar 1 12:31:56 2008
How much to fix a blown head gasket on a 1999 Ford Taurus or should I sell it?
Q. Would it be cheaper to sell the car or get it fixed? Is it something I could fix myself? How much would the car be worth with a blown head gasket? It's in good shape and that's the only thing wrong with it.
Asked by countrygirl - Fri May 14 21:54:32 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well you can't drive it like that, it will just blow all the water out and get hot and crack either the head or block if they aren't already.. A shop can charge you around $1000, or you can try to do it yourself.. if it's the sohc or dohc, it pretty complicated, but the pushrod ohv, which yours is, is much simpler and is doable, because the cam is in the block and not on top of the head, so you don't have to worry about realigning the cam and chains... just get a shop manual and follow it, remove the heads and take them to a machine shop for rebuilding, then with new gaskets and bolts reinstall them.. you'll have to rent or borrow a torque wrench..most parts stores loan them out..
Answered by MUSTANG_MIKE - Fri May 14 23:28:49 2010
Q. Would it be cheaper to sell the car or get it fixed? Is it something I could fix myself? How much would the car be worth with a blown head gasket? It's in good shape and that's the only thing wrong with it.
Asked by countrygirl - Fri May 14 21:54:32 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well you can't drive it like that, it will just blow all the water out and get hot and crack either the head or block if they aren't already.. A shop can charge you around $1000, or you can try to do it yourself.. if it's the sohc or dohc, it pretty complicated, but the pushrod ohv, which yours is, is much simpler and is doable, because the cam is in the block and not on top of the head, so you don't have to worry about realigning the cam and chains... just get a shop manual and follow it, remove the heads and take them to a machine shop for rebuilding, then with new gaskets and bolts reinstall them.. you'll have to rent or borrow a torque wrench..most parts stores loan them out..
Answered by MUSTANG_MIKE - Fri May 14 23:28:49 2010
How much would a mechanic cost for a blown head gasket?
Q. How much would the mechanic cost for a blown head gasket. The car is a porsche 944 the year 1985. The head gasket kit is $200 and I was wondering how much a non-dealership mechanic would charge? If there is anything else I need to need, please tell me. Thx for any advice or suggestions in advance. This is whats wrong with the car I was looking forward to buy. The car is $2500 plus the repairs.
Asked by DT - Sun Apr 13 23:29:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it could be very expensive. if it needs a new head gasket you also need to have the head itself checked. that could cost you a ton if theres something wrong. also being porsche there may be some specialty tools required and a "regular" mechanic may not have them. if the head is ok your still looking at a few hundred or more in labor easy and atleast 100 to have the head just checkd out. who knows what it costs to fix or buy a head.
Answered by nicolasblueyes24 - Sun Apr 13 23:38:33 2008
Q. How much would the mechanic cost for a blown head gasket. The car is a porsche 944 the year 1985. The head gasket kit is $200 and I was wondering how much a non-dealership mechanic would charge? If there is anything else I need to need, please tell me. Thx for any advice or suggestions in advance. This is whats wrong with the car I was looking forward to buy. The car is $2500 plus the repairs.
Asked by DT - Sun Apr 13 23:29:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it could be very expensive. if it needs a new head gasket you also need to have the head itself checked. that could cost you a ton if theres something wrong. also being porsche there may be some specialty tools required and a "regular" mechanic may not have them. if the head is ok your still looking at a few hundred or more in labor easy and atleast 100 to have the head just checkd out. who knows what it costs to fix or buy a head.
Answered by nicolasblueyes24 - Sun Apr 13 23:38:33 2008
what parts are needed to replace a head gasket on a 3000gt?
Q. i have a 1991 3000gt and i have to replace the head gasket. i have all the basic tools. are there any special tools, or any other parts, or gaskets i need to replace the head gasket? any tips you would like to share?
Asked by garret Chance - Thu Nov 19 20:21:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a very difficult job on this car, especially if its turbo. If you have not changed head gaskets before, you won't want this one to be your first. If the car ran with water in the oil the crankshaft will be damaged too. Consider getting another used engine. If you do take the heads off, you'll get a "top end gasket kit" should have everything you need and then some. Get a service manual or all-data account. Read it. Take the heads to check for flatness and pressure checked at a machine shop.
Answered by blanco satinado - Thu Nov 19 20:44:24 2009
Q. i have a 1991 3000gt and i have to replace the head gasket. i have all the basic tools. are there any special tools, or any other parts, or gaskets i need to replace the head gasket? any tips you would like to share?
Asked by garret Chance - Thu Nov 19 20:21:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a very difficult job on this car, especially if its turbo. If you have not changed head gaskets before, you won't want this one to be your first. If the car ran with water in the oil the crankshaft will be damaged too. Consider getting another used engine. If you do take the heads off, you'll get a "top end gasket kit" should have everything you need and then some. Get a service manual or all-data account. Read it. Take the heads to check for flatness and pressure checked at a machine shop.
Answered by blanco satinado - Thu Nov 19 20:44:24 2009
How much to fix a blown head gasket on a 95 thunderbird supercoupe?
Q. Does any one know about how much it would cost to fix a blown head gasket on a 3.8L supercharged 1995 Ford thunderbird supercoupe. The guy whos shop its at wants to charge 2500 and i thought that they usually cost around 1000 which i would be willing to pay but 2500 seemed very high.
Asked by datonebull - Wed Oct 7 15:58:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i recently replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets on a 97 f-150 4.2 and i could do it myself with a little help from a friend, you will probably have to change those too. the gaskets are cheap, fel=pro from napa was only about $50 for all three so under $100 for parts. the best thing is to find a friend or relative that could help you for the price of a dinner and do it yourself. if you have to take it to a shop then it will be at least 2 days and $1000
Answered by The Architect of Brilliance - Wed Oct 7 16:33:42 2009
Q. Does any one know about how much it would cost to fix a blown head gasket on a 3.8L supercharged 1995 Ford thunderbird supercoupe. The guy whos shop its at wants to charge 2500 and i thought that they usually cost around 1000 which i would be willing to pay but 2500 seemed very high.
Asked by datonebull - Wed Oct 7 15:58:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i recently replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets on a 97 f-150 4.2 and i could do it myself with a little help from a friend, you will probably have to change those too. the gaskets are cheap, fel=pro from napa was only about $50 for all three so under $100 for parts. the best thing is to find a friend or relative that could help you for the price of a dinner and do it yourself. if you have to take it to a shop then it will be at least 2 days and $1000
Answered by The Architect of Brilliance - Wed Oct 7 16:33:42 2009
How much oil will a blown head gasket consume in 1000 miles?
Q. I have a blown head gasket (or so they say) and two quarts of oil were missing after 1000 miles. Does this make sense? There is no noticeable burnt oil in the exhaust, the pan and valve cover were sealed three weeks ago. Where did the oil go?
Asked by Justme - Fri Feb 15 13:19:58 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check your cooling system... Unlikely, but the only place it would go if the two issues are in fact related.
Answered by Dr. Deviance - Fri Feb 15 13:24:09 2008
Q. I have a blown head gasket (or so they say) and two quarts of oil were missing after 1000 miles. Does this make sense? There is no noticeable burnt oil in the exhaust, the pan and valve cover were sealed three weeks ago. Where did the oil go?
Asked by Justme - Fri Feb 15 13:19:58 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Check your cooling system... Unlikely, but the only place it would go if the two issues are in fact related.
Answered by Dr. Deviance - Fri Feb 15 13:24:09 2008
How hard is it to replace the head gasket on 1994 Nissan Altima?
Q. Will cost over $1000 to have it done at a shop. My son replaced the head gasket on his Jeep and is willing to do this too.
Asked by mominnc - Sat Nov 14 10:04:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1 sonnys jeep is much easyier...the altima has overhead cam..he better get a shop manual from parts store..20 dollars..best deal ever 2 good luck...vidio or still camars will help...and he may have problem with cam belt timing
Answered by pedro7of9 - Sat Nov 14 10:15:14 2009
Q. Will cost over $1000 to have it done at a shop. My son replaced the head gasket on his Jeep and is willing to do this too.
Asked by mominnc - Sat Nov 14 10:04:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1 sonnys jeep is much easyier...the altima has overhead cam..he better get a shop manual from parts store..20 dollars..best deal ever 2 good luck...vidio or still camars will help...and he may have problem with cam belt timing
Answered by pedro7of9 - Sat Nov 14 10:15:14 2009
How does a blown head gasket work?
Q. I am currently looking into getting this small little subaru with a blown head gasket. It is a 1985 GL Sedan. And I would like to know what exactly the head gasket does. Does the car still run with it blown? About how much does it cost to fix it? Even after its fixed, will it effect other parts of the car? Please help.
Asked by darkmoonwolf1818 - Sat Jul 25 04:16:25 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The head gasket is placed between the block and the head. This is used to allow the head to be separated from the block for repair. There are many channels and ports that run from the block to the head. Oil, coolant, and combustion. Keeps these 3 elements where they belong. The car can continue to run with it blown. This is not cheap to repair. Need to have the head surfaced and if it is to thin to shave,warped, or cracked it will have to be replaced. While it is off the car need to have valves redone. Total cost in a shop probably 800 to 2000 depending on the shop, condition and repair needed. Yes it could effect the car and still have problems after repair. It is very important to know how long it has been this way and if it still runs.… [cont.]
Answered by MY 2 CENTS - Sat Jul 25 05:10:49 2009
Q. I am currently looking into getting this small little subaru with a blown head gasket. It is a 1985 GL Sedan. And I would like to know what exactly the head gasket does. Does the car still run with it blown? About how much does it cost to fix it? Even after its fixed, will it effect other parts of the car? Please help.
Asked by darkmoonwolf1818 - Sat Jul 25 04:16:25 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The head gasket is placed between the block and the head. This is used to allow the head to be separated from the block for repair. There are many channels and ports that run from the block to the head. Oil, coolant, and combustion. Keeps these 3 elements where they belong. The car can continue to run with it blown. This is not cheap to repair. Need to have the head surfaced and if it is to thin to shave,warped, or cracked it will have to be replaced. While it is off the car need to have valves redone. Total cost in a shop probably 800 to 2000 depending on the shop, condition and repair needed. Yes it could effect the car and still have problems after repair. It is very important to know how long it has been this way and if it still runs.… [cont.]
Answered by MY 2 CENTS - Sat Jul 25 05:10:49 2009
How long will a car run after a head gasket has been replaced?
Q. I have a 2003 Subaru WRX with 71,000 miles on it, and I just got the head gasket repaired.
Asked by Special K - Fri Jul 27 17:20:36 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on what caused the gasket to go in the first place if you have had the car from new and managed 71K, there is no problem with its continued good health from here on in - unless it overheated and warped the head whereby it will have been skimmed and a thicker gasket fitted to compensate for the lost material this will be more vulnerable to failure than the original head/Gasket combination
Answered by andy t - Fri Jul 27 17:32:34 2007
Q. I have a 2003 Subaru WRX with 71,000 miles on it, and I just got the head gasket repaired.
Asked by Special K - Fri Jul 27 17:20:36 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on what caused the gasket to go in the first place if you have had the car from new and managed 71K, there is no problem with its continued good health from here on in - unless it overheated and warped the head whereby it will have been skimmed and a thicker gasket fitted to compensate for the lost material this will be more vulnerable to failure than the original head/Gasket combination
Answered by andy t - Fri Jul 27 17:32:34 2007
How much would it cost to replace the head gasket on a Subaru?
Q. I'm considering purchasing a 98 Subaru Outback Legacy, but the particular car has not had its head gasket replaced (and it's pretty much guaranteed that it will eventually go for that particular model/year). How much would it cost to have something like that done when it does go?
Asked by Mars - Fri Feb 13 13:18:04 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. starting price per head around $1200 if you have the water pump, timing belt and other things replace while you have it apart the total for both sides can come to around $4500. That's what our 98 cost to do I had 4 quotes and 4500 was middle range but the shop had the best reputation still going strong 45k miles later.
Answered by David T - Sat Feb 14 16:42:32 2009
Q. I'm considering purchasing a 98 Subaru Outback Legacy, but the particular car has not had its head gasket replaced (and it's pretty much guaranteed that it will eventually go for that particular model/year). How much would it cost to have something like that done when it does go?
Asked by Mars - Fri Feb 13 13:18:04 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. starting price per head around $1200 if you have the water pump, timing belt and other things replace while you have it apart the total for both sides can come to around $4500. That's what our 98 cost to do I had 4 quotes and 4500 was middle range but the shop had the best reputation still going strong 45k miles later.
Answered by David T - Sat Feb 14 16:42:32 2009
Whats the purpose of head gasket in a car ? How a head gasket might get blown ?
Q. Whats the purpose of head gasket in a car ? How a head gasket might get blown ? And, what would be symptoms of blown head gasket (if the car is running on the road) ? How to avoid blown head gasket in a car ? thanks in advance take care
Asked by Dinesh DD - Wed Aug 18 08:03:27 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Whats the purpose of head gasket in a car ? How a head gasket might get blown ? And, what would be symptoms of blown head gasket (if the car is running on the road) ? How to avoid blown head gasket in a car ? thanks in advance take care
Asked by Dinesh DD - Wed Aug 18 08:03:27 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
How much does it cost to repair a head gasket on 1998 cadillac sts?
Q. My brother's car runs hot and he said he needs a head gasket. He says that the part will only run him about $20. How much would a mechanic charge him to put it on?
Asked by laren - Fri Jul 4 07:30:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to ask around your local garages to get this answer. The cost will vary from place to place.
Answered by Starman - Fri Jul 4 08:04:16 2008
Q. My brother's car runs hot and he said he needs a head gasket. He says that the part will only run him about $20. How much would a mechanic charge him to put it on?
Asked by laren - Fri Jul 4 07:30:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to ask around your local garages to get this answer. The cost will vary from place to place.
Answered by Starman - Fri Jul 4 08:04:16 2008
Can a head gasket be blown but have no visual damage?
Q. Ok i was having random and multiple misfiring codes thrown.I took the heads off but the gasket doesn't really show no visible damage. Is it possible to have a leak and not really be able to tell visually?This is on a Dodge 4.7 Before I took it apart it ran really hot one time then started running really rough. The spark plugs on one head were all wet. After I took it apart though I see no visual damage to the gasket.
Asked by travis.wynes - Tue Sep 16 01:48:12 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds more like a cracked head.
Answered by Hruth - Tue Sep 16 02:19:59 2008
Q. Ok i was having random and multiple misfiring codes thrown.I took the heads off but the gasket doesn't really show no visible damage. Is it possible to have a leak and not really be able to tell visually?This is on a Dodge 4.7 Before I took it apart it ran really hot one time then started running really rough. The spark plugs on one head were all wet. After I took it apart though I see no visual damage to the gasket.
Asked by travis.wynes - Tue Sep 16 01:48:12 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds more like a cracked head.
Answered by Hruth - Tue Sep 16 02:19:59 2008
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Changing it(. head gasket. ) is hard if youve never done it before. Get a good manual and itll be like building a model car,the search here is kinda vauge but it does its job. What makes you think you have a blown . head gasket. ?Symtoms? ...
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