my dealer wanted 1,695 but I paid 689.00 at a independent shop
The only repair for a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
Unless the housing is damaged, there is no reason to replace it. Just replace the gasket.
One hour of labor (~$75) + the gasket (~$15-25).
yes you can replace the head gasket. you can on all engines. you just gotta take the head off
I believe the engine has to come out and the block has to be opened up because the head gasket is in the center
If that is the Northstar engine, yes.
Call an Auto Zone store and ask for the machanical schematics of the car and also the step by step papers on how to take of and replace the head gasket.
Remove the intake manifold retaining bolts from your 1996 Chevy Astro Van. Remove the manifold gasket and clean the surface. Reverse the process to install the new intake manifold gasket.
not sure if this will help but, try mademan.com/mm/how-install-head-gasket-1996-jaguar-xj6.html
No, it will not. This is just a temporary emergency repair. The only way to fix a blown head gasket is to replace it.
it isn't easy it isn't easy
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?"