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Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:27 pm
by enref
hey guys
So I've blown the head gasket and I've been quoted $2500 as pretty much a minimum to get it repaired and up and running again. I want to know if its worth getting repaired or perhaps an engine replacement or should i call it quits?
Also the car needs bearings done, suspension done (i think), there is a dodgy rim and Im a student on a limited budget. Its a mint car I love it but I love not being broke too so any advice would be appreciated!
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:34 pm
by kiz
Depends of your own decision mate and how much you want to spend
There are a few spare motors floating around I think. Probably not worth fixing the existing motor if it has high kms on it.
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:57 pm
by dstocks
Dont bother fixing the motor as a 2nd hand one will be cheaper. Should be less than what youve been quoted. If you get lucky should be around than $1500 to sort. Where are you located?.Try calling a few people on Gumtree that are wrecking and see how you go. I have an engine id let go for a couple of hundred, but while it hasnt got a blown head gasket, im not convinced it has been well looked after so couldnt guarantee durability.
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:51 pm
by Daniel2019
Yep 2nd hand donk time.
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:12 am
by bjk
6A13 time.

Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:56 am
by enref
got $900 quoted for an engine install, think Im going to store it for the moment, might sell, might find an engine I'll let you guys know how i go
if anyone wants a fixer-upper...?
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:16 pm
by Strkszone
I'd say it depends on how much money you've already put into the thing. If you haven't done any mods that cost $1k+...then just sell and buy a new FTO or a different car. If you have done some pretty big mods to it, then just get a new engine.
Re: Head gasket blown, what do I do now?
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:40 am
by payaya
How do they charge 2500??? I'll do it for way less. Pm me I'm in melbs. Or email me on
payaya2@icloud.com.
20 hours labor my arse.