Head gasket leaks
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Head gasket leaks
so I popped the hood the other day and saw that there's some oil around the engine so I think my head gaskets are leaking. I want to change that myself so what tools will I need? has anyone done it before? I have changed head gaskets on a daewoo, but this looks way more complicated.
Well waiting for your answers guys. Oh and also while at it, how about a driving belt change?
Well waiting for your answers guys. Oh and also while at it, how about a driving belt change?
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don't do this job yourself unless you know what you're doing., find a good indie and get it done right. I had mine done for $1,375 which include the head gasket, a new overfill tank, hoses and radiator flush. labor included too.
don't forget to tell your indie to plug the seep hole so it'll never leak again. if you don't plug it, it will leak again down the road.
good luck
don't forget to tell your indie to plug the seep hole so it'll never leak again. if you don't plug it, it will leak again down the road.
good luck
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don't do this job yourself unless you know what you're doing., find a good indie and get it done right. I had mine done for $1,375 which include the head gasket, a new overfill tank, hoses and radiator flush. labor included too.
don't forget to tell your indie to plug the seep hole so it'll never leak again. if you don't plug it, it will leak again down the road.
good luck
don't forget to tell your indie to plug the seep hole so it'll never leak again. if you don't plug it, it will leak again down the road.
good luck
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1375?? that's expensive man, Whenever I get such a number, I usually do it myself no matter if I have done it or not lol. Anyone here has done it themselves or perhaps that are a mechanic and knows how to do it, will be nice to send me guide or step by step on doing it!
8-10hours @$80 labor = $640(mine took 8 hours) no way around that
head gasket kit = $66
valve stems and seals kit = $25
valve cover gasket set = $20
manifold gaskets = $20
cylinder head bolts = $42 (14 total)
overflow tank = $50
misc.hoses/clamps = $50
new plugs = $14
oil change/filter = $85
plugged the seep hole - FREE
12pack of cold Bud for a job well done= $12
plus tax everything (give or take a part) came up to $1,375 out the door.
I watched every penny from labor to parts so there is no way I didn't get a good deal if other shops wanted to charge my over $1.600 for the same stuff. and probably with less care for my car.
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take a flashlight and put it on the left side of the engine(facing the car), if you see a trail of oil coming from the head gasket and it's turning yellow from antifreeze and oil mix. that's it. also, check your overflow tank, if oil pools are in there, the head gasket is about to take a dump
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take a flashlight and put it on the left side of the engine(facing the car), if you see a trail of oil coming from the head gasket and it's turning yellow from antifreeze and oil mix. that's it. also, check your overflow tank, if oil pools are in there, the head gasket is about to take a dump
has anyone done it on their own? Like if you have a step by step guide or have seen it in any of the forums?
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so i went to a buddy of mine to check it out and he said that it's valve cover and seals. so it wouldn't be such an expensive job, just time consuming. thanks for the help guys 
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consider yourself lucky..
I had a head gasket leak that was spitting oil onto my exhaust, causing white smoke to plume up. We did the job 2 times, to no avail, eventually giving up and swapping engines/trannys with my parts car. My 95 C280 hasn't been the same since, mushier in the gas pedal and heavy/chunky shifting around 3rd gear. Good thing you didn't have the same problem!
