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
What is a head gasket for a car and how much is it to replace it?
Q. Wanted to buy an older truck, but it needs a new head gasket.
Asked by curious87 - Sat Apr 22 18:02:24 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. head gaskets run anywhere from 20-50 dollars depending on your truck/car, as for installing them on a truck they are relatively easy compaired to todays newer cars. they are located above the block your where your spark plugs are, they stop oil from seeping out of the motor. do it your self and it may take a few hours or pay some one and it will cost aroud 200.00 and up.
Answered by kathy - Sat Apr 22 18:16:44 2006
Q. Wanted to buy an older truck, but it needs a new head gasket.
Asked by curious87 - Sat Apr 22 18:02:24 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. head gaskets run anywhere from 20-50 dollars depending on your truck/car, as for installing them on a truck they are relatively easy compaired to todays newer cars. they are located above the block your where your spark plugs are, they stop oil from seeping out of the motor. do it your self and it may take a few hours or pay some one and it will cost aroud 200.00 and up.
Answered by kathy - Sat Apr 22 18:16:44 2006
How much does it cost to replace a head gasket?
Q. I'm looking to buy a 1985 Ford Mustang 3.8 liter V-6. The people say the engine is blowing white smoke and they think it's the head gasket. Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to take the car into a shop to have them replace the head gasket?
Asked by allison - Thu Dec 17 14:44:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If heads are done right and engine block is fine, you're looking at about $1600.00 parts and labor.
Answered by R D - Thu Dec 17 17:48:59 2009
Q. I'm looking to buy a 1985 Ford Mustang 3.8 liter V-6. The people say the engine is blowing white smoke and they think it's the head gasket. Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to take the car into a shop to have them replace the head gasket?
Asked by allison - Thu Dec 17 14:44:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If heads are done right and engine block is fine, you're looking at about $1600.00 parts and labor.
Answered by R D - Thu Dec 17 17:48:59 2009
How to replace a blown head gasket and how much are the parts?
Q. My 2003 acura tl type s and my head gasket blew out. How much is it gonna cost for the parts?
Asked by Tony G - Sun Mar 7 12:22:20 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. My 2003 acura tl type s and my head gasket blew out. How much is it gonna cost for the parts?
Asked by Tony G - Sun Mar 7 12:22:20 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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 - 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 d t - 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 - 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 d t - Thu Nov 19 20:44:24 2009
If you suspect your head gasket is leaking oil, will taking the head off confirm it?
Q. If I take off the valve cover and then take off exhaust, intake & head, will I be able to tell by looking at the old gasket whether or not it was the head gaskets fault?
Asked by peter b - Wed Apr 16 22:31:33 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's not. Maybe your valve cover gasket, or valve guide seals. Spray it down with carb cleaner, then watch where it comes from. If not, see if any plugs are oiley, that'll be valve guide seals.
Answered by Bob H - Wed Apr 16 22:38:48 2008
Q. If I take off the valve cover and then take off exhaust, intake & head, will I be able to tell by looking at the old gasket whether or not it was the head gaskets fault?
Asked by peter b - Wed Apr 16 22:31:33 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's not. Maybe your valve cover gasket, or valve guide seals. Spray it down with carb cleaner, then watch where it comes from. If not, see if any plugs are oiley, that'll be valve guide seals.
Answered by Bob H - Wed Apr 16 22:38:48 2008
What is the cost of a new head gasket replacement?
Q. I have a 1992 Lexus LS400 and I've been getting lots of white smoke out of the exhaust when I start the car. Everyone seems to think it's a head gasket problem. Is this serious and expensive to have fixed? I'm retired and can't afford much.
Asked by barbara s - Sat Apr 4 14:59:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. more tham $1,000 to fix a head gasket, look at your oil in the engine and if it looks milky colored and if you have been losing antifreeze and wondering where it's going you have a bad head gasket or intake gasket.
Answered by mister ss - Sat Apr 4 20:31:04 2009
Q. I have a 1992 Lexus LS400 and I've been getting lots of white smoke out of the exhaust when I start the car. Everyone seems to think it's a head gasket problem. Is this serious and expensive to have fixed? I'm retired and can't afford much.
Asked by barbara s - Sat Apr 4 14:59:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. more tham $1,000 to fix a head gasket, look at your oil in the engine and if it looks milky colored and if you have been losing antifreeze and wondering where it's going you have a bad head gasket or intake gasket.
Answered by mister ss - Sat Apr 4 20:31:04 2009
What causes a blown head gasket and what's the cost of repair?
Q. What are the best ways to avoid a blown head gasket and since it'S too late to avoid this one, what is a fair charge at a reputable shop to fix a blown head gasket & no pressure in 3 cylinders on a 2005 pontiac vibe, 4CYL, 2WD. THANKS.
Asked by sportscard_junkie - Thu Apr 12 22:35:24 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. i own a repair shop and there's several things that can cause it ,one is over heating it ,or running it low on coolant which will make it over heat,and another is running it real hard,and some vehicles like yours have a reputation of blowing head gaskets,and the vibe is one of them,also if the coolant fan doesn't come on it will do this ,there's lot of reasons,but the vibes did a have a reputation of blowing head gaskets,and the cost to repair this one and do it right is about 800 bucks ,because they have to have the head trued back up or it wont hold up very long until it blows another one,they may charge a little more also depending on the amount of damage caused by this one blowing,good luck with it i hope this helps.
Answered by dodge man - Thu Apr 12 22:53:36 2007
Q. What are the best ways to avoid a blown head gasket and since it'S too late to avoid this one, what is a fair charge at a reputable shop to fix a blown head gasket & no pressure in 3 cylinders on a 2005 pontiac vibe, 4CYL, 2WD. THANKS.
Asked by sportscard_junkie - Thu Apr 12 22:35:24 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. i own a repair shop and there's several things that can cause it ,one is over heating it ,or running it low on coolant which will make it over heat,and another is running it real hard,and some vehicles like yours have a reputation of blowing head gaskets,and the vibe is one of them,also if the coolant fan doesn't come on it will do this ,there's lot of reasons,but the vibes did a have a reputation of blowing head gaskets,and the cost to repair this one and do it right is about 800 bucks ,because they have to have the head trued back up or it wont hold up very long until it blows another one,they may charge a little more also depending on the amount of damage caused by this one blowing,good luck with it i hope this helps.
Answered by dodge man - Thu Apr 12 22:53:36 2007
What is a good estimate on replacing a head-gasket for my car?
Q. I'm having overheating problems, and I'm not sure whether it's the thermostat, or the head gasket. I figured I'd ask for a guesstimate on here, before I get an estimate at a garage. It's a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Symptoms: Overheating in about 3 miles. Coolant leak in front end of engine.
Asked by ernde38 - Thu Oct 30 20:47:34 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. thermostat, 80 bucks, head gasket, $800-1000.
Answered by samhaingrim87 - Thu Oct 30 20:54:57 2008
Q. I'm having overheating problems, and I'm not sure whether it's the thermostat, or the head gasket. I figured I'd ask for a guesstimate on here, before I get an estimate at a garage. It's a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Symptoms: Overheating in about 3 miles. Coolant leak in front end of engine.
Asked by ernde38 - Thu Oct 30 20:47:34 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. thermostat, 80 bucks, head gasket, $800-1000.
Answered by samhaingrim87 - Thu Oct 30 20:54:57 2008
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 does it cost to replace a head gasket on a jeep wrangler?
Q. 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ 2.5l 4 cyl 5 speed. I am looking into buying this guy's wrangler but he says it has a coolant leak at the head gasket. Should i not buy this or should i fix it, if i fix it, around how much would a shop charge me.
Asked by Ali Yaacoobi - Wed Mar 10 11:02:37 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ 2.5l 4 cyl 5 speed. I am looking into buying this guy's wrangler but he says it has a coolant leak at the head gasket. Should i not buy this or should i fix it, if i fix it, around how much would a shop charge me.
Asked by Ali Yaacoobi - Wed Mar 10 11:02:37 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
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
What direction does a fel pro head gasket go? writing side up or down?
Q. I have a 5.7 litre mercruiser engine and will be putting the heads on. i notice the two side of the head gasket are different.Does it matter which side is up?
Asked by robert h - Sun Oct 14 08:15:58 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the side that's infused with sealant goes up.
Answered by omnisource - Sun Oct 14 08:17:58 2007
Q. I have a 5.7 litre mercruiser engine and will be putting the heads on. i notice the two side of the head gasket are different.Does it matter which side is up?
Asked by robert h - Sun Oct 14 08:15:58 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the side that's infused with sealant goes up.
Answered by omnisource - Sun Oct 14 08:17:58 2007
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
How do I find the head gasket on my motorcycle?
Q. I have a 1975 Yamaha rd 250, its a great little bike and it runs alright though it tends to give white smoke out of the exhaust and gets the spark plugs very oily. Because of this, I suspect a bad head gasket; and a gasket kit for the bike isn't incredibly expensive or anything but I'd like to know how to check to see for myself if it actually is the gasket, and not just the wrong oil pump adjustment or something. Please help!
Asked by groadmar675 - Fri Apr 24 17:30:41 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not that complicated to do for some one with basic skills. By the way Guard the RD250 is a 2stroke.
Answered by gizzard1955 - Fri Apr 24 18:54:23 2009
Q. I have a 1975 Yamaha rd 250, its a great little bike and it runs alright though it tends to give white smoke out of the exhaust and gets the spark plugs very oily. Because of this, I suspect a bad head gasket; and a gasket kit for the bike isn't incredibly expensive or anything but I'd like to know how to check to see for myself if it actually is the gasket, and not just the wrong oil pump adjustment or something. Please help!
Asked by groadmar675 - Fri Apr 24 17:30:41 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not that complicated to do for some one with basic skills. By the way Guard the RD250 is a 2stroke.
Answered by gizzard1955 - Fri Apr 24 18:54:23 2009
What does a broken head gasket sound like?
Q. I'm 99% sure I have a faulty cylinder head gasket as I have coolant loss without any apparent leaks and the car is overheating. But there is also this nasty rattling/grating sound. Is that typical of a gasket fault? It's booked into the garage anyway, I just want to know if that sound is typical.
Asked by Ziggy - Tue Aug 11 11:58:51 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A quick check is to pull the dipstick out. If the oil is whitish in colour then you have water in it. Also another way is to have a look inside the rocker cover to see if you have a white sludge in there. 99% of the time that's a sign you have head gasket trouble. Or take the rad cap of and have a sniff. If it smells fumy then that is another sign.
Answered by sewrobb - Wed Aug 12 00:16:55 2009
Q. I'm 99% sure I have a faulty cylinder head gasket as I have coolant loss without any apparent leaks and the car is overheating. But there is also this nasty rattling/grating sound. Is that typical of a gasket fault? It's booked into the garage anyway, I just want to know if that sound is typical.
Asked by Ziggy - Tue Aug 11 11:58:51 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A quick check is to pull the dipstick out. If the oil is whitish in colour then you have water in it. Also another way is to have a look inside the rocker cover to see if you have a white sludge in there. 99% of the time that's a sign you have head gasket trouble. Or take the rad cap of and have a sniff. If it smells fumy then that is another sign.
Answered by sewrobb - Wed Aug 12 00:16:55 2009
How much would it cost to repair a blown head gasket in a 1996 pontiac sunfire?
Q. I finally found out what is wrong with my car, blown head gasket, now i need to know how much it is going to cost. I dont know how much the part or the labor would cost.
Asked by dmycot10 - Sun Jan 27 13:17:24 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. about 300.00 to 500.00 it depends on who is doing the job if you do it about 125.00 for the parts and it is not a fun job i would get another cheap car not trying to be smart but i have had to many problems with them cars after having them fixed more problems happend to the motor.
Answered by unknown - Sun Jan 27 13:25:38 2008
Q. I finally found out what is wrong with my car, blown head gasket, now i need to know how much it is going to cost. I dont know how much the part or the labor would cost.
Asked by dmycot10 - Sun Jan 27 13:17:24 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. about 300.00 to 500.00 it depends on who is doing the job if you do it about 125.00 for the parts and it is not a fun job i would get another cheap car not trying to be smart but i have had to many problems with them cars after having them fixed more problems happend to the motor.
Answered by unknown - Sun Jan 27 13:25:38 2008
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