Not necessarily. However, you should always have a qualified machine shop resurface the head for you whenever you replace a head gasket. While resurfacing the head, the machine shop technician will be able to examine the valves, seats and stem seals and be able to tell you what additional work needs to be done.
If you remove the head then of course you replace the head gasket.Where can you get sodium silicate to fix a blown head gasket?Know that adding sodium silicate to an engine is only a temporary fix for a blown head gasket and will not permantly fix the problem. The only permanent fix is to replace the head gasket. I would never add any head gasket fix material to any engine.
YES! Replace the head gasket or destroy the engine if you continue to drive it.
should you drain oil in the car if the head gasket is blow
How much should it cost to replace a blown head gasket for a 197 BMW 528I
Replace the head gasket for sure. That is assuming you did not continue to drive the vehicle until you destroyed the engine internally.
take off the head, replace gasket. reinstall head
For sure, replace ALL the gaskets involved. When you purchase, ask for a head gasket set and you will get all the gaskets that are used.
You cannot and should not buy a used head gasket. If you have a blown head gasket you replace it with a new gasket. The gasket will cost very little. The labor to replace the gasket is where the cost is. Expect to pay from $500 to $1,000. This is a major repair that takes time.
replace head gasket
head gasket blown. reface the cylinder head and replace gasket. that should fix the problem
My 1997 318i has an external oil leak from the head gasket, I was quoted $1200.00 to $1400.00 if I also have to get the valves done. A little under $1000.00 if not.
Remove head change gasket and replace head, pretty simple.