Without knowing the make, model, and year, it is hard to say. The national average for a head gasket repair is $1144 to $1468. It's generally less than $100 in parts, and the rest is in labor. You can find estimate calculators online.
One example: http://repairpal.com/estimator/head-gasket-replacement-cost
There are also many others.
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If the head is cracked it will need to be replaced. An auto salvage yard is a good source for this part. The cost will depend on where you live. Get estimates from 2 or 3 independent shops and your local Ford dealer.
A car can be driven with a cracked head, but not very far. Once the head is cracked, the engine will start mixing oil and water and it is likely that the motor will lock up.
No
To tell if the head is cracked, you have to remove it from the car, so you will replace the head gasket, anyway. Take the head to a machine shop and have it magnafluxed to see if it's cracked.
Bad head gasket? Cracked Head? CRacked block?
Yes! if you have a cracked head chances are your oil and coolant are mixing together and coolant and or oil is leaking out causing the vehicle to overheat... if you have a cracked head fix it! do not drive the vehicle
A cracked head and/or a bad head gasket.
The head gasket or actual cylinder head is cracked.
Head gaskets are expensive but can disable a car if not treated. The cost for a new head gasket for a Toyota is $177.12.
Yes, it will run but the coolant will mix with the oil and eventually destroy the engine. An engine with a cracked head should not be driven until the head is replaced.
You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.