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22-11-2006, 05:25 PM
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hey all...
just a few issues, iv got a brand new battery in, everytime i turn the air - conditioning on, the volts drop down all the way till the light almost turn's on, is this a common thing??? also how much do mechanics charge to do head gaskets, i think mine has shit its self.. thanks dudes |
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22-11-2006, 06:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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I never had the air-con problem, but to get the head done properly (pressure & crack test, flush radiator etc) most mechanics charge anywhere from $700-$1100.
Some people reckon they can do it themselves for $150 but i guess it depends on your knowledge... Last edited by FRDXR6; 22-11-2006 at 06:44 PM. |
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22-11-2006, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Melbourne
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The headgasket alone costs over $200. And its always good to get your head machined. So i cant see it costing $150
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22-11-2006, 07:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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I've never done it before, thats what people on these forums have quoted it cost them.
No idea what parts they used for it though.... |
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22-11-2006, 07:19 PM
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SnortPerformance.com
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
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Cost me $1800 for the head gasket in our last EL Fairmont Ghia. That was retail cost from a workshop. The head did get fully reconditioned, including the three angle valve grind, new stem seals, lifters had a kit put through them, steam clean, crack test, pressure test and the inevitible shave.
I have heard of people paying upwards of $2000 for the job. If you do it at home you should budget about $500. |
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22-11-2006, 09:33 PM
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Bah $2000, the old man did one in my old EA 4 years ago it survived more than 60,000 k's and torture from 2 p-platers, and all that cost was about $50
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22-11-2006, 09:58 PM
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Tuned @ Pitlane Frankston
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: S.E Suburbs, Melbourne
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To do a headgasket on the cheap yourself, you still need the essentials;
- Head Shaved - VRS kit (AU Gasket kit) - AU Headbolts To do it properly you really need to get the head reconditioned and checked thoroughly, so it doesn't happen again. I'd just buy a new low kilometer AU engine if it were me. Head gasket is pretty unbreakable, and at around $500-700, it's a bargain!
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22-11-2006, 11:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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WTF? $200 for a gasket!!! No way. The last headgasket we bought was $23 trade...Retail would not be much more than that. |
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