Head Gasket Failure - Manchester Mechanics?

  1. L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Manchester Posts: 55 Citreon Saxo 1.1
    #1
    Suspected head gasket failure on my 2000 mk2 1.1 saxo. Emulsion in the radiator but engine oil seems uncontaminated so not catastrophic yet.

    Been quoted £300 for parts and labour (including new cambelt) and not sure if thats a fair manchester price?

    Any mechanics near Manchester reckon thats good or could do it cheaper/same?
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Saltash Cornwall Posts: 199 Saxo forte posi blue
    #2
    That's fairly cheap to be honest m8 if it's a garage then it's cheap but if ya mow some one on the Side then that would be cheaper
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 swansea Posts: 183 Mk2vtr
    #3
    You having the head skimmed for that price
  4. Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?
    #4
    gd price mate tbh
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #5
    its a fair price tbh
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx
    #6
    Try 'K Seal'
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #7
    especially if you want to clog your heater matrix and rad up
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Widnes Nr Liverpool Posts: 184 Saxo VTR 1997
    #8
    Hiya mate , £300 effink quid is not a good price , ive done head gaskets in just over 3 hours on a 1.1 they are childs play , Give this bloke a call , mobile mechanic , used to work with him myself , id offer to do it but ive got enough on my plate with my own heaps of crap

    Auto Intelligent , Ask For Danny , 07821 688 892 , he will sort you a decent price out
  9. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mandyslover70 View Post
    especially if you want to clog your heater matrix and rad up
    Didnt on mine