Mv7fd

So I have a confirmed blown head gasket and I'm debating doing it my self or having it done what would it typically cost to have a head gasket, water pump and timing belt replaced at a shop

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

shop cost: $1250-1500, depending on who you talk to. Out of frustration after a self-inflicted mishap, I caved in and allowed a shop to (basically) redo my HG job (along with all of my valves). My dad told him to hook me up with a good price (since it was one of his friends' shops), but he didn't and charged me $1450 for everything.

DIY cost: you can do it for about $500
Cost breakdown (all prices from hondaautomotiveparts.com, rounded up, not including shipping)
HG kit: $172
Valve cover gasket kit: $31
water pump: $66
Timing Belt: $21
TB tensioner: $70
Machine shop cost to deck the head: Probably ~$100-150
estimated shipping & handling from hondaautomotiveparts.com: $21
Total cost: $481-531 (dependent on shop cost)

edited to reflect costs and shipping

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Just the head gasket and timing belt stuff I would estimate around $600-$800 but it really depends on the area and shop. Call around and see what they say.

When my timing belt broke and bent my valves total for a shop to do it was just under $1500.

emich

Start with this
http://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-r...artNumber=true


You can get away with $45 fix. Take off the spark plug and disconnect the fuel injector of the cylinder you have a problem with.

Wankenstein

Do not start or use that garbage unless you want a potential clogged radiator and/or heater core to repair or replace along with the head gasket and TB kit.

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

emich

It will not clog radiator and/or heater core guarantee.

Don't listento this garbage.

Wankenstein

You are going to defend using an HG sealant when there's horror stories all over the internet about the consequences of doing so? You might have tried it and got lucky (for now as a temporary band-aid) but, it most likely won't last long and certainly all HG sealants have the potential of clogging radiators and heater cores. Just ask member: Wild Cranker: https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...nda-civic.html

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

Do the job correctly the first time. Shortcuts inevitably lead to more costs down the road

Mv7fd

The only way I would ever in my life think of putting something like that in there is if I was trying to hide it to sell as soon as I did it

Wankenstein

That's what's called a DICK move. So, it would be okay for someone else to buy your problems?

Mv7fd

That's why I said IF I was. I'm not that kind of person

Wankenstein

To be correct you didn't say it in context of "IF" you're that type of person.
You stated "IF" you were trying to hide it and sell it: "The only way I would ever in my life think of putting something like that in there is if I was trying to hide it to sell as soon as I did it".

Fortunately, we are talking about a scenario that has not happened yet and if it ever did hopefully, you would do the right thing and not be tempted to sell a car that's not reliable. There are plenty of A-holes that do this on a daily basis but, they operate without a concscience.

Mv7fd

I could never bring my self to do that.

stopher

Dude, you're trippin. Why do you have to be so technical and uptight? It was just another way of saying "hell no I would never use that ****."

Anyway OP, I'm selling a genuine head gasket kit for a Civic EX if you're interested.

Wankenstein

Looks like I have to clarify to you as well so, let's review shall we:

emich: Start with this
http://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-r...artNumber=true
WRONG!

Mv7fd: The only way I would ever in my life think of putting something like that in there is if I was trying to hide it to sell as soon as I did it.
WRONG!

The OP did clarify after I questioned him:
Mv7fd: I could never bring my self to do that.
CORRECT

So, in your eyes I am uptight and technical because I am pointing out two errors in judgement? Not a rhetorical question.