Headgasket !!

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dj_ules
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Headgasket !!

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Hey guys ive had a mechanic friend look over my car test it appears my gaskets are gone on the compression or something ..
not sure but loks like im gonna have to get a new water pump/ timing belt / gaskets and seal .etc and its gonna cost me a sh*t load

is this the full set i will need to complete the repair?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... b49s9p5811

ive been told i could possibly have a cracked head wont know untill he opens it up .. if thats the case.. can you get new heads ? or 2nd hand ones ? any info would be great. this will be my first headgasket repair..
(is it worth just buying a 2nd engine instead?)
thanks guys.
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Post by Bennoz »

Yep, 2nd hand engine ftw. Still do belts & water pump to it thou.
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Post by J »

ahh kindoff what happened to on my first rebuild... payed 2400 to fix eevvvvverything, then the crankshaft died before the next service! save yourself the hassle and get a new engine
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Post by aza013 »

Or put a 6A13 in it :lol: sorry I had to get in first lol
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hmm 6a13... what would the costs be of chukin that in ?? will it drop straight in ? will it be aprooved ? .. i remember a few boys in qld had heating issues with theirs. etc
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1. very
2. yes but not really
3. With cert it will

look at Bennoz turbo thread in turbo section
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