Blown head gasket costs
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Blown head gasket costs
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
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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
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
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Re: Blown head gasket costs
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.
When my timing belt broke and bent my valves total for a shop to do it was just under $1500.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Do the job correctly the first time. Shortcuts inevitably lead to more costs down the road
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Anyway OP, I'm selling a genuine head gasket kit for a Civic EX if you're interested.
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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.
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