How much will it cost and how much time is involved in fixing a blown head gasket on a 1989 Mazda 626, 4 door, standard transmission? I asked this question 8 hours ago and got two completely different answers. Help!!!
2006-12-21 17:27:13 · 7 answers · asked by somebodys_watchn_you 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I answered your question earlier but now here is some detail.
LABOR=$400-$600
HEAD REBUILT=$125~$200 (labor to rebuild+damaged parts if any.)
HEAD GASKET KIT=$150
EXTRA PARTS (oil,spark plugs,etc)=$50
low estimate=$800
high=$1200
4~5 business days because machine shop needs head for 2 days
2006-12-21 17:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well not knowing what state or city you live in makes a big difference.
First you need to find a good mechanic.
Ask you family & friends or coworkers.
Then get a cost estimate.
It will likely take two days toa week depending on if they have the parts. Which they won't as the car is so old. They will likely have to order them.
It's a dreadful mess to cleam up. It's happened to me twice.
I had a 1984 Mazda GLC, the headgasket blew and it cost me about $1200 to fix. I live in CA and it was probably about 1990-92 that I had the work done.
The car was never right after it blew the first time. The overheating can cause the manifold to warp. If you go ahead and replace the headgasket it will be good for another year or two but it will blow again.
I'd check into a rebuilt engine to replace the one you have.
The price for each will probably be close to the same.
2006-12-21 17:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by octopussy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only blown head gaskets on Cheverolet Corsicas and Cavaliers, and all three estimates were $750.00 to replace it ($1000 when they had to replace the head itself).
All of the cost is the labor of tearing the engine apart and putting it back together - which is not a trivial job.
2006-12-21 17:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-10 hours labour at least.. on an 18 year old car?
you can still sell that car there's plenty of people want that 626
2006-12-21 20:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by assmouth p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head gasket - $20
Labor - $600
2006-12-21 18:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by mrhuangsta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-21 17:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by uuuu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will run you about $800-$1,200. It takes about a whole day to do on a 6 cyl. car. Timing belt,water pump will be extra.
2006-12-21 19:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by FORDever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋