i have got the head gasket set but i dont know how to fit it
2007-12-12 06:18:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It won't cost a mechanic anything,he's the one who earns out of your misfortune !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-12 06:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by trish b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a transverse mounted V6. Consumer wise, if you can get that thing done for 800 to 1000 dollars, I would get it over there immediately before the guy changes his mind. That's a dual overhead cam engine and I have a feeling that someone may not have realized that giving such an inexpensive quote, although I realize even that is a lot of money. In my opinion $1200 would be more than fair. I would like to note that there is a good likelihood that a new timing belt will be warranted with the repair unless it has been replaced within the past 40,000 miles. It's a huge belt you see, the bigger they are the easier that they will stretch. You could do it yourself inside of a garage but you'll need to have some room to work. Providing that you have everything needed you could open the garage door after about $200. It's more than just the gasket kit. You have coolant (never re-use burnt coolant),oil, filter, possibly a few dollars in hardware, maybe a belt or a serpentine belt (your vehicle uses both); this stuff adds up. There is one service note that might be worthwhile to add which is to not breach the hydraulic circuit for your cooling fan. Your cooling fan strange as it may seem is driven hydraulically by the power steering pump. Rather bizarre, but it is what it is.
2016-04-08 23:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is more a problem of time and ability. When you are removing a head, you must also remove the intake and exhaust manifolds and have the head cleaned and usually resurfaced and checked for warpage. This is also the time to replace the timing belt and to research why the head gasket failed in the first place. Toyota's live a long time, unless the engine was overheated or if you have been using the "green" coolant instead of genuine Toyota coolant. Make sure the fan switch is replaced, as a precaution, and also flush out the entire cooling system and de-sludge and replace engine oil. This is all time consuming, of course, and this is where the mechanic's expertise comes in. I would charge about $7-800 labor for this puppy, but when it is done, I know it is done right with the proper fluids and proper cleanings. Good Luck!!!
2007-12-12 06:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Robert M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably around 5-8 hundred dollars. When you have the gaskets done, make sure the mechanic has the heads machines, you should always have the machine shop do a compression test for leaks. It is a very time consuming project.
2007-12-12 06:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had it done on my peug 206 Cost £300
2007-12-12 06:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$500-750 depending on the labor rate, and assuming that the cylinder head isn't warped.
2007-12-12 06:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋