Head gasket blown, what do I do now?

[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!

[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.

[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.

[Daniel2019]

Yep 2nd hand donk time.

[bjk]

6A13 time.

[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...?

[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.

[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.