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DISCUSSION => Engine management => Topic started by: lcgtrplr on June 17, 2009, 10:00:58 PM

Title: Head Gasket blew Southeast MO help
Post by: lcgtrplr on June 17, 2009, 10:00:58 PM

Head Gasket blew 8 hours from home today. A shop pressure tested it and
diagnosed head gasket. Had to rent a truck and trailer to get it home.
I live about 3 hours south of st louis and 3 hours north of memphis about 70 miles west of I55.  I need some recommendations on maybe someone who can do the job. My mechanic has done a lot of suspension work, ac and assorted
other jobs but he doesnt want to tackle the head gasket.
Thanks for any referrals.

Thanks

Title: Head Gasket blew Southeast MO help
Post by: DesktopDave on June 17, 2009, 10:11:39 PM

You can do it...it's a nuts & bolts job, not too tough...just time-consuming.  We're here for you.

I'd estimate it'd cost you about $150 in gaskets & supplies.  Much more if the head warped.  You're actually saving money...if you can't finish it off, just tow it to a mechanic then.  He'll charge you what it'd normally cost...so even if you fail you're only a little behind the game.

Title: Head Gasket blew Southeast MO help
Post by: lcgtrplr on June 17, 2009, 10:22:40 PM

Thanks for quick reply Dave im really thinking about tackling it. I did replace all of the hoses under the intake so im not totally helpless but this is somewhat of a bigger project. The
motor only uses 1 quart between changes and has about 220k on it.

Title: Head Gasket blew Southeast MO help
Post by: lcgtrplr on June 17, 2009, 10:23:49 PM

i have put 50k on it in less than 2 years so it has been a little work horse

Title: Head Gasket blew Southeast MO help
Post by: lcgtrplr on June 17, 2009, 10:25:19 PM

I really hope they diagnosed me right. Heater does not blow warm even when full. I did
replace thermostat about 2 months ago.