That's a pretty lengthy explaination there. I would suggest spending some cash on a Haynes manual or, better yet, a Chilton manual. This will help answer alot of questions that are yet to come.
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?"
I know for a 93 BMW 325is 2.5L DOHC 6chy. You might as well just go a head and buy the head gasket set it runs about 200$ at autozone. It comes with valve cover gasket, valve stem seals, and head gasket. But its also recommended to replace the cylinder head bolts also.
No the 2002 had a 1.5L DOHC I4 and the 2003 had a 1.6L DOHC I4
take off the head, replace gasket. reinstall head
The cost to replace the head gasket is between $900 and $1200. The actual cost will vary between shops as each uses a different labor rate and there could be items that need to be repaired or replaced due to overheating that commonly occurs with a bad head gasket.
replace head gasket
Always a good idea to buy new bolts because the old ones stretch with the heat ,and may break or will not tork down correctly .
Remove head change gasket and replace head, pretty simple.
What is the cost to replace the head gasket on a Mazda MPV?
cost to replace a head gasket
It is not possible to repair the actual head gasket. Repair of a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.