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camden
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Changing a head gasket...
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Thu, 22 September 2005 09:23
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diffculty rating 1-10? (1 being easy)
head gasket blew on my car. i was quoted about $1100 to get it done... where as i can buy a new gasket for $75, plus sealant for like a few bucks more.
is it possible to do easily yourself? im not a mechanic but im also not car illiterate at all
any help would be appreciated
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: Changing a head gasket...
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Thu, 22 September 2005 10:29
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Well, hows about telling us what engine and in what car 
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May 2005
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Re: Changing a head gasket...
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Thu, 22 September 2005 11:21
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u were qouted 1100, most probably because the head gasket has blown for a reason.
eg too hot. so the chances are the heads warped, so u reco the head to save further problems down the track.
my headgasket went on a sigma, cost $20 to replace
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: Changing a head gasket...
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Thu, 22 September 2005 23:47
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depneds on how good you are with tools also and also as said car and motor. just pulled the head off the mr2 (3sgte) easy as, execpt for getting to the damn bolts for the inlet manifold. also as said it may of blown for a reason, the head should be sent away for an inspection and a service! that will cost!
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tallahassee FL usOFa
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May 2002
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Re: Changing a head gasket...
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Fri, 23 September 2005 12:59
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the physical labor isn't much & any kid could do it if supervised.
it's the accumulated knowledge about every bolt & piece that they're charging you for. those that you don't have the knowledge to even ask questions about.
also a warranty on the work, the original cause, and anything else that would be usefull.
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Bottom of the hill, Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: Changing a head gasket...
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Fri, 23 September 2005 23:32
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| mrshin wrote on Thu, 22 September 2005 20:29 |
Well, hows about telling us what engine and in what car
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This would help alot .
I just did the heads on my V6 4runner. Was a PITA. Cost just under $1000 for parts and head servicing and that was at trade prices.
If I never have to do this again it will be too soon.
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