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c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:00 pm

So im almost certain ive done a head gasket. So im trying to decide whether to sell it or pay to get it fixed.. thoughts?

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:05 pm

Why are you certain? It'd run like sh*t if it was a headgasket and you would know if it was

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:08 pm

Oil in the coolant. Mechanic reckons so too. Not sure if I wanna pay the 350 to check it, only to find its fine. Not too sure what else it could be

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:13 pm

Not keen on doing it yourself?

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:20 pm

Wouldnt know where to start, and I dont think my folks would appreciate it. And lack of room/tools

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:38 pm

Best option would be sourcing a new engine in better/equal (before blowing gasket) condition and swapping.

Too much time and hassle involved in fixing head gasket. Just get a new donk.

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:54 pm

I was quoted cheaper to do head gasket as opposed to engine swap.

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:55 pm

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:56 pm

Engine will never be the same after a head reco...

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:46 am

Oil in coolant doesn't always mean head gasket! Could also be your trans cooler leaking?

Are you talking about a milkshake under the cap or just an oily film? There are products that seal gaskets up. Worth a try before you go fix it.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:51 am

c0n13oX wrote:I was quoted cheaper to do head gasket as opposed to engine swap.

Engine swap definitely more expensive.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:52 am

c0n13oX wrote:Oil in the coolant. Mechanic reckons so too. Not sure if I wanna pay the 350 to check it, only to find its fine. Not too sure what else it could be

Go somewhere else if he wants $350! My workshop won't even charge to determine the cause usually. But head gaskets are sometimes a bit of a hit and miss sometimes.

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:58 pm

Swaps galaxy s4 and 89 Mazda 121 lol

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:06 pm

Payaya why don't you do it for him? Pretty sure he's from Melb, you have a workshop and have experience with FTOs.......and you'd probably charge an honest price unlike other mechanics.

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:07 pm

Yeah, im from melbourne.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 6:26 pm

Gimme look at it!

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:00 am

Just saw your original post. Sorry not on here much anymore! If you overheated on the freeway it won't be a thermo issue, as a car at freeway speeds, thermos do sh*t f**k all. Just like race cars have no thermos.

I'm leaning towards a blocked radiator.

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:03 am

Not gonna wreck it anymore

taking her to a diff mechanic on monday.
No worries, appreciate the input:)

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:22 am

sh*t you ain't far from me!

c0n13oX · Post by **c0n13oX** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:30 am

Where abouts are you?

FTO AUSTRALIA

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