Minimum rate I have been quoted: $255.00, parts & labor. Check in your area code - mine is 714 (Orange County, CA, not the cheapest place for auto mechanics, but not as expensive as NYC!). And as long as you are replacing head gaskets, it only makes sense to replace hoses, too, as long as things are coming apart and going together in the same areas of the vehicle.
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Head gaskets, head gaskets, head gaskets
You will need the intake and exhaust manifold gaskets. I would also install new head bolts.
Replace the head gaskets.
How do I change the head gaskets on my 1998 ford explorer?
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.
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In short you have to take the head off, replace the gasket/s and replace the head. You best bring it to a pro.
if the miles on the engine aren't too high, then just replace the head gaskets. if the whole engine is tired go ahead and swap out the motor. its a lot cheaper to do the gaskets then to buy a new motor.
Yes you do halft to pull the head, because the gaskets are under the head.
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These engines do not blow head gaskets. You need to replace the black plastic intake or plenum. They will leak coolant into the combustion chamber. Some roge mechanics will tell you it's head gaskets to get you to pay more money. Remove upper intake, remove spark plugs to get coolant out and replace and fill with coolant.