It better be really cheap; it's over 20 years old, has plenty of km. Z24 or not, it's not a classic car. There are so many newer used cars that don't need repairs and that you can actually test drive. You have no idea what other problems you'll discover in this car once you invest money in it. It won't seem cheap then.
The only repair is to replace the head gasket.
Remove the head and replace the gasket. No other way to fix it.
It will cost approximately $530 to replace a head gasket in your 1999 Chevy Cavalier. The head gasket kit will cost approximately $50 and require eight hours of labor to install.
Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicated process, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step instructions go to the related question on the right side of the page "How do you replace a head gasket?"
Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicated process, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step instructions go to the related question on the right side of the page "How do you replace a head gasket?"
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Well, my 1998 Chevy Cavalier is getting its head gasket replaced as well as the water pump for 250 dollars at the local college by mechanic students.... ( They charge the part, plus 10 percent labor to fix it )
what are the signs for replacing the oil gasket in a 1996 Chevy cavalier
click on the autozone link then scroll to your size engine
it will tell you
Take the intake as well as all hoses and lines off of the top of the engine. Remove the valve cover gasket. Unbolt the exhaust manifold. Unbolt the head and remove. Replace the gasket, then reverse the procedure to finish the installation.
you remove the oil pan, clean the gasket surfaces, install the new gasket and the oil pan.