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Average user rating for head gasket repair bookingsGarage in Sandhurst, 25 years of experience
I started my career at 16 years old at a ford main dealer studying for my qualifications at the same time. Moved from ford and started building cars for films (And in the back ground started as a part tim...
MATTHEW
KIM
Ford Focus • Diagnostic Inspection
Garage in Alloa, 18 years of experience
Renault and Nissan trained Spent last 8 years at Ford as a senior tech and commercial specialist all jobs undertaking inc welding and Bodyshop Diagnostic specialist over 17 years experience Cover a v...
MARTIN
Ford Focus • Cylinder head gasket replacement
SEBASTIAN
Hyundai i10 • Interim Service
Garage in Northolt, London, 7 years of experience
Diagnostic Diagnostic + Health Check Oil and Filter Change Full Service Brake pads Brake Disc Rear Brake Shoes AC Refill Radiators Change Suspension Manual Transmission Oil Automatic Trans...
ANGEL
Vauxhall Astra • Cylinder head gasket replacement
ALLAN
Ford Focus • Clutch replacement
Garage in London, 15 years of experience
I have been interested in the car repair industry for almost my entire life. The first few years were spent learning the trade and I went to college to study it properly. I worked at a garage as a BMW specia...
TONY
Vauxhall Astra • Cylinder head gasket replacement
ELAINE
BMW 1 Series • Interim Service
Garage in Wrexham, 25 years of experience
AVS are the on-site servicing and repair experts, we are main dealer trained technicians to ensure quality of work , we come to you at home or work, Avs will protect your warranty by using genuine parts and...
PETER
Land Rover Freelander • Cylinder head gasket replacement
PAUL
Vauxhall Insignia • Water pump replacement
Garage in Houthon Regis Dunstable, 20 years of experience
Mobile and garage-based mechanic covering the Luton area. Fully qualified mechanic with all the relevant diagnostics machines. I come to your door or have ample space in our garage where I and my partner pro...
ANA
Vauxhall Meriva • Cylinder head gasket replacement
GARY
Audi TT Roadster • Timing belt and Water pump replacement
Garage in Birmingham, 15 years of experience
We based in west Bromwich in high Street area we working in this profession for last 15 years we carried out all the minor and major work also we do mot class 4 light vehicles we give good and honest advice ...
MAURICE
Ford Fiesta • Cylinder head gasket replacement
DANIELLE
Garage in Walsall, 12 years of experience
At RDK Classics we treat every customer's car as if it was our own pride and joy. No matter what your needs we can help no job is too big or too small. We can tackle a wide variety of work from servicing to ...
PHILIP
Renault Megane • Cylinder head gasket replacement
AYOUB
MINI Mini • Full Service
Garage in Rayleigh , 21 years of experience
I am a friendly and professional mechanic with 21 years of motor repair experience working for various motor repair companies. Some of the repairs I offer include cylinder head replacements, clutch replaceme...
Mobile mechanic in Loughborough , 20 years of experience
20 Years experience as a vehicle technician covering all aspects of vehicle repairs and Electrical diagnostics with dealership experience and Hybrid level 3 qualified Control unit programming also carried...
Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
The head gasket on an engine provides the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head to maintain compression and prevent the engine oil mixing with the coolant.
There are differences between engines on the exact process and components, but the typical engine will require most of the following basics to be done
As we mentioned previously, this is not a full exhaustive list of what will be done as each engine has its own requirements.
Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a head gasket replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.
In most cases the symptoms of a cylinder head gasket are pretty apparent, some however take a little know how and some tools to confirm. Typical symptoms though are;
The time it takes to carry out a head gasket replacement can range from 5 hours to more than a day. Ultimately, the time that the job will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, type of engine, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.
As soon as the efficiency of the cylinder head gasket is compromised, the gasket needs to be replaced prior to the engine being used again.
If the oil and coolant has mixed, the lubricating quality of the oil is non existent and its ability to preserve the internal parts of the engine is lost. Continuing to run the engine will ultimately end in severed damage to it. The same goes for the cooling system, with the water channels and radiators becoming blocked. If the coolant is being lost, the engine will overheat. This is not good for the metal components of the engine and the aluminium cylinder head could be damaged beyond repair.
Whilst cylinder head gasket replacement is not as common as it was 20 or so years ago, it still occurs. Certain engines are prone to it happening and the use of smaller engines with turbochargers puts increased pressure on the gaskets.
If you suspect there is any issue with the head gasket or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic as soon as possible, driving the vehicle may lead to further complications or damage.
On average, a typical head gasket repair costs £400, with prices ranging from £280 to over £1000. Ultimately, the cost of a cylinder head gasket replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your cylinder head gasket replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!
One final note, if you are comparing quotations, please ensure that the quotes you have included the cylinder head pressure test and skimming. Not all companies will include this up front, they will add it to the bill after advising you that it needs to be done once they have commenced the work.
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