Head gasket

1. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

   #1 3rd September 2012, 15:20

   So my head gasket went today -_- Any idea on how much its going to cost to repair? i know its going to be 100s.. :/
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 3rd September 2012, 15:23

   Should be looking at £200 + depending on where you take it
3. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

   #3 3rd September 2012, 15:27

   Hmm ok, i thought it might be around £400. We shall have to see, thanks
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 3rd September 2012, 15:31

   Hmmmm not sure about that much but can be at some places, can get engines for that
5. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #5 3rd September 2012, 15:32

   can get a 16v lump for like £150 ! haha
6. user_17444 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Netherlands Posts: 154 Saxo VTR '96(K.I.A.) Saxo 16V VTS '01

   #6 3rd September 2012, 15:41

   is it a 8v or 16v?
7. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

   #7 3rd September 2012, 15:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Chez99 can get a 16v lump for like £150 ! haha

   Haha true, i wouldn't be able to get insured with a 16v though
8. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

   #8 3rd September 2012, 15:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by RowanVtr is it a 8v or 16v?

   8v 1.1
9. user_17444 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Netherlands Posts: 154 Saxo VTR '96(K.I.A.) Saxo 16V VTS '01

   #9 3rd September 2012, 15:51

   8v head gaskets are very easy to replace, every (student)mechanic with the right tools can do it. If I were you I'd ask around, when I worked for citroen TU 1.1 and 1.4 head gaskets just took a few hours tot replace.
10. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

    #10 3rd September 2012, 16:04

    Hmm thats good to know, i will definitely ask around, thanks
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 3rd September 2012, 16:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MPHZONE Hmm thats good to know, i will definitely ask around, thanks

    If doing yourself then get the head skimmed & fit a new timing belt kit as well mate.
12. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

    #12 3rd September 2012, 17:04

    take the head off get it skimmed about £25-40
    get a torque wrench and a angle tightner off ebay £20-30
    head gasket and bolt set £40-60
    new coolant and oil + filter £25-30
    cambelt kit £40
    and a haynes manual £5

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13. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

    #13 3rd September 2012, 20:00

    Would love to do it myself, but i am completely clueless about engines and stuff, i know how they work but don't have the slightest clue of how to fix them lol But thanks for the advice lads.
14. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #14 3rd September 2012, 20:24

    I can do it for you - based near horsham.
    
    £380 and that includes...
    
    Headskim, headgasket, headbolts, valve stem seals, rocker cover gasket, exhaust and inlet gaskets, camshaft oil seal, oil, oil filter, coolant, waterpump, thermostat, cambelt and tensioner. All inclusive, no hidden extra's.
15. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

    #15 4th September 2012, 08:34

    Damn! Wish i had seen this yesterday. The car is in the garage now. Thank you for the offer though! But i also would have no way to get it to Horsham :/
16. Duddy Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Sunderland Posts: 259 206 vtr gt turbo

    #16 24th April 2013, 13:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sam_16v take the head off get it skimmed about £25-40 get a torque wrench and a angle tightner off ebay £20-30 head gasket and bolt set £40-60 new coolant and oil + filter £25-30 cambelt kit £40 and a haynes manual £5

    this is all spot on correct