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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: file28 on 13 February 2008, 14:05:48

Title: head gasket prices
Post by: file28 on 13 February 2008, 14:05:48
2.0 16v 1996 estate 131000 on the clock
i have been quoted 300 quid and upwards to have the job done
at the moment just using for work 28 mile round trip with a top up daily does not overheat yet
cant afford to do it at the moment
dont know wether todo the job or start saving for the 2.5 oilburner
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: tunnie on 13 February 2008, 14:16:52
is the head gasket confirmed failed?

Whats the symptons, what happens, water loss? white smoke out the exhaust, or just loosing coolant?
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: file28 on 13 February 2008, 14:18:56
coolant loss,misfire after standing for a while ie overnight,
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: file28 on 13 February 2008, 14:19:51
starts on 3 cyls then back to 4 after about 15 seconds
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coolant loss,misfire after standing for a while ie overnight,
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 February 2008, 14:31:17
any compression test ?
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 14:40:37
Hmmmm....

Parts 50-100 quid.

4 hours work.....

So 300 is not to bad real.
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: file28 on 13 February 2008, 14:56:03
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any compression test ?
on the to do list
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: tunnie on 13 February 2008, 15:15:07
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any compression test ?
on the to do list

sounds like HG, do a compression test to be sure
Title: Re: head gasket prices
Post by: mkaminski100 on 14 February 2008, 12:22:15
I was quoted 200 for labour (for valve seals change), but it doesnt include head skimming which is necessay when doing a head gasket and cost extra £100!.
I wil do it myself and have to buy headgasket, new bolts (£10 + £8 Erling). I will also change the exhaus manifold so have to add hasket and 10 studs and nuts.
It would be a good idea to change the rocker cover gasket (dont go for a cheap, just a GM part) as these tend to leak when moved. You can also clean it and put some silicone.