Head gasket repair or new engine?

atlonglast · 2014-04-08 20:28:32

The head gasket is going on my astra 1.4 petrol. I am just wondering am I better to get the head gasket replaced or source a second hand engine? Thanks.

08-04-2014 09:28PM

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atlonglast

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The head gasket is going on my astra 1.4 petrol. I am just wondering am I better to get the head gasket replaced or source a second hand engine?
Thanks.

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#2 08-04-2014 10:29PM

muddle84

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What mileage is on it? This happened my astra also at the 80K miles mark and apparently its a common issue with these engines, if its the same issue, its not just the head gasket, the head will also have to be skimmed.
If you do it yourself you should be able to get it all done for under €200 if your giving it to a garage I reckon it could cost >€300. If it is the same issue there is a risk that the replacement engine might have the same defect.

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#3 08-04-2014 11:18PM

JohnBoy26

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100% replace the head gasket. You don't know what your getting with a second hand engine.

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#4 09-04-2014 07:58PM

atlonglast

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Hi it has 200,000 km on it.

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#5 09-04-2014 10:59PM

88manta

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What year is the car? whats the engine code?

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#6 21-04-2014 03:50PM

atlonglast

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hi it's a 2007. I have no idea about the engine code though!

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