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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Fixing coolant leak
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Fri, 09 July 2004 07:48
 
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Cheap option is a bottle of chem-i-weld and an engine swap somewhere down the road when the motor blows up, but what i would (and did) do is rip the head off, get it serviced (new guides and seals, acid dip and a machine.
The machine + pressure test is just about essential with a headgasket because when the engine got hot enough to blow the gasket it could have warped or even cracked the head). Then replace the gasket, put it all back together (with much care, ofcourse) and cross your fingers that the bottom end holds strong for as long as you own the car.
A head service should cost you no more than $400 anywhere you go. Most places will also give you a VRS kit which gives you the headgasket, manifold gaskets, cam seals and sparkplug tube seals which is everything you need. The job should take you no longer than a weekend. Good luck buddy. Hope this helps.
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