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Dean_W

posted on 3rd May 07 at 14:52

Thats a bit excessive. What engine is it? 8 vlave or 16?

[Edited on 03-05-2007 by Dean_W]


Ben G

posted on 3rd May 07 at 14:50

i got told 400 quid for unbolting head, head gasket change, head skim and re-assemble :!


Dean_W

posted on 3rd May 07 at 14:38

Your looking around £200 for a head off gasket change, skim (if needed) and re-assemble.

The car will be losing compression. Hence the lack of pooer.


Ricky352

posted on 3rd May 07 at 13:53

Any ideas of roughly how much, so i no if i can still get stuff done to the car this month? Also my car seems to be lacking power (even though its a 1.2) wud this be the head gasket. Cheers for any help.


Dean_W

posted on 3rd May 07 at 13:49

The gasket is not much. It's the labour thats the killer.


Ricky352

posted on 3rd May 07 at 13:42

My car does this too. How much is a head gasket? :(


eastend

posted on 3rd May 07 at 13:25

o no!!!!!!


craig_s

posted on 2nd May 07 at 23:03

my old 1.2 corsa done this then the head gasket went on it.


andyc1234

posted on 2nd May 07 at 22:57

head gasket :o


eastend

posted on 2nd May 07 at 20:41

when i start the car up i ahve a weird noise come from underf the bonnet. Its not everytime i start it up but very frequent, normally when it has been off for a while. it sounds like running water!!! :! anyone have any ideas of what it is :boggle:

cheers