I was just googling this myself. I was quoted 1500-2000 dollars for a blown head gasket repair on a 2002 Pontiac Montana. I believe the pricing is similar to most vehicles- depending on whether or not you have 1 or 2 head gaskets (and most vans, SUV's and trucks have 2). The reason I was told its so costly? Because they have to take the entire engine apart to perform the repair. The part itself is cheap, the the labor is intensive. The mechanic said he has to replace both head gaskets, because if one goes, its best to do both as the other is likely to go next. I think this price sounded very expensive. Another mechanic said he would do it for $750 on the side (but it would take him 2-3 weeks to finish it in small intervals). I may see what the junk yard will give me for it, its not worth much. Also considering taking it to the community college to see if they can fix it cheaper. A friend of ours in back in school for that program, and he said they take non-student cars occasionally if there is time. He agreed that the mechanic was correct with the explaination, and also thought it was a little high priced.
about 1500 to 2000
a blown head gasket needs to be replaced as early as possable. it will only get worse and additives like water glass, etc will gradually worsen the problem.
that all depends on what is wrong with it
go to autozone.com and go to vehicle repair guides
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there wouldn't be any coolant in the oil if your intake manifold gasket is shot. so its the gasket. A cracked block or cylinder head would render the motor unstartable, so that's a lie from the mechanic. Find a different one you can trust.
The only repair for a blown head gasket is to replace the gasket.
No, it will not. This is just a temporary emergency repair. The only way to fix a blown head gasket is to replace it.
$100.00 if you do it yourself, $1500.00 for a mechanic to do it.
what are you asking here? PLease be more specific ...like - how do I know if my head gasket is blown, or what do I do about a blown head gasket ......
well i just did a head gasket job on my 1992 g30 full size van & it costed me about $185 for all the gaskets , oil & antifreeze
the total cost to repair a blowen head gasket on a 96 cavalier is around $700-$800 total at most shops in onterio...........so good luck.........
Sounds like a blown headgasket or intake manifold gasket. Sounds like a blow intake gasket to me...It happened to My 86 Mustang and my 96 Lumina.
head gasket is blown
Remove intake and exhaust manifolds, and then remove the head. This is a major repair that should only be attempted by someone who is competent.
General condition of vehicle? Can you replace vehicle for the amount of repair? Do you like vehicle?
Problem?
Blown head gasket.