2007-11-14 01:36:54 · 13 answers · asked by ben 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Depending on the vehicle, and the skill of the person doing the work, it will take somewhere between 4-10 hours to do the job. When the head is off, it is a good idea to have it checked at a machine shop to be sure that it is not cracked or warped. You will have to allow at least a day and most likely several for that to be done.
2007-11-14 01:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what type of vehicle it is and how much damage was done. In most cases the work should take 2-3 days, this extended time table is caused by the need for machine work. When a head gasket is replaced the head MUST be machined to a perfect level surface or it will not mate properly to the gasket/block. Most shops have to send the head out for machine work.
If the vehicle has had a bad head gasket for awhile it could take several more days. Valves may need to be replaced, the engine block may need to be machined (if it got hot enough to warp), etc. Under no circumstances should it take longer than 5-7 business days to complete...that's worst case scenario with valves needing to be replaced, lots of machine work, etc.
Getting the head off a vehicle isn't difficult, reinstalling it and a new gasket isn't difficult either. The inspection of the block and head however can be time consuming. In addition all the coolant and oil must be drained and replaced!
Hope this helps!
2007-11-14 01:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by mrharris32 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hey people, can anyone help with an answer here .. My partners head gasket has gone on his car which is a 2011 ford focus 1.6 sport .. ford have said they need to order the part, any ideas of how long this may take as they haven't let him know yet and we had plans to go away this weekend so looks like he'll need a courtesy car :-(
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2015-08-16 18:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The actual labor cost is estimated by the hour. Most head gaskets fall between 4-7 hours of labor. Add to that the time for any additional machining (resurfacing) of the head, which is usually done by an outside facility, you are looking at a couple of days at most.
2007-11-14 01:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had two cars that needed the head gasket replaced, both took about 2-3 days due to them needing to order the part & having to take a lot of stuff out of the engine compartment to get to it...
2007-11-14 01:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by all4equines 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the vehicle. Some have parts more readily available. Some are easier to change.
I've seen some that could be changed in a couple of hours. I've also seen some that were a nightmare to change.
2007-11-14 01:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on what car? Ford escort 1.9 (pre 1991) about 1 Hr.
GM 3.8 type II 2hrs
Ford 3.0 Vulcan 3hrs
ford 300-6 pre 1990 about 45 min
GM 292-6 pre 1985 about 45 min
Honda 1.6 8valve about 1 hr
Honda 12valve or 16 valve about 3.5 hrs
Just make sure that the Head and the block are less than .006 inches out of flatness
2007-11-14 01:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You dont repair a head gasket,you replace it. How long it takes depends on what kind of car you have.
2007-11-14 01:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by kwhotrods 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
depends on the type of auto and the engine. a straight six in a 69 chevy pick up is easier to change than a 4 cylinder in a 2007 liberty.
2007-11-14 03:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by hunting4junk 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋