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Head Gasket 520i

racso1975 · 2010-03-22 20:57:00

Hey folks, Just wondering what the approx cost of replacing the head gasket on a 95 520i would be? Cheers

22-03-2010 8:57pm

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racso1975

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Hey folks,

Just wondering what the approx cost of replacing the head gasket on a 95 520i would be?

Cheers

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#2 22-03-2010 9:00pm

Dohnny Jepp

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More than the car is worth probably

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#3 22-03-2010 9:42pm

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Ballpark, depending on who does it and what they actually do, as in timing chain/belt, water pump, etc etc. Bit of a "how long is a piece of string" scenario but I would think anything between 800 and 1,000 euro might be average. Don't quote me! A reconditioned engine might be a consideration? No big shortage of 5 series beemers about. Whereabouts are you?

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#4 22-03-2010 9:55pm

Seth Brundle

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Did the car overheat?
You would need to see if the head is warped also.
As previously said, it may be cheaper to either replace the engine or the entire car.

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#5 23-03-2010 9:22am

Muckie

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Love thoses 5 series BMW's ring around a few places,
might get a decent second hand engine for a couple of hundred.
Maybe even a spare car for the €1000. Keep her motoring.

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