 Head Gasket Replacement |
 Dec 11, 2013 - 7:47 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi Peeps. I'm sorry for always asking a lot of questions..So a while back my car started overheating, so I took it to the dealer (since I was 500 miles away from home). They told me that the head gasket blew. But they weren't going to replace the head gasket for me. But they offered to put in a rebuilt engine for $3000.
 So I just had it towed home and its been sitting there for about a month. So since it's finally winter break, I want to try and replace the head gasket myself. Anyways enough with the story. I've called a local machine shop and they said they would check for cracks, flatness and etc on the head for $110. So I'm thinking about ordering the parts:1. Fel-Pro Headgasket Set for $93 2. Fel-Pro Head bolts for $15. Are there any suggestions/ comments about the parts? Would these be suitable parts? Any tips or hints? This would be the largest project I've undertaken. My largest projects would be the clutch and timing belt. I've been looking in the forum, but can't find much about replacing a HG. So I'll just be following my Chilton manual as close as possible. Also, is there always a cause for a head gasket to blow? Could it just deteriorate due to age/mileage? My car already has a new water pump and thermostat, so I was wondering if I should replace the radiator as well. Opinions? |
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Dec 14, 2013 - 11:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
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Dec 16, 2013 - 9:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 14, 2013 - 11:08 PM)  Dang, Thanks. I've only ever gotten OEM parts at the dealer. Thanks a ton! |
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1994whitecelicagt Head Gasket Replacement Dec 11, 2013 - 7:47 PM
enderswift I think if you've managed to replace a clutch ... Dec 11, 2013 - 8:13 PM Smaay DO NOT!!!! use that felpro ****... Dec 12, 2013 - 12:12 AM
1994whitecelicagt QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 12, 2013 - 12:12 ... Dec 12, 2013 - 12:49 PM Special_Edy -Pull the valve cover first, you need a 30mm axle ... Dec 12, 2013 - 9:42 AM 1994whitecelicagt Thanks for all the replies. Especially Special_Edy... Dec 12, 2013 - 1:38 PM |
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