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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Golf mk4 reborn on 21 November 2011, 21:33

Title: Head Gasket
Post by: Golf mk4 reborn on 21 November 2011, 21:33

Hi,

I have a 2.0gti Golf w reg and my head gasket mixed and plus my springs are gone as well as my motor starter, and was just wondering if anyone had a idea was the cost would be to repair it and if its worth the hassle.

Thank you in advance 

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: Chris. on 21 November 2011, 22:10

Parts probably about £100 for headgasket, bolts and a starter.

labour....anything up to £200 IMHO.

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: Golf mk4 reborn on 21 November 2011, 23:44

Thank you so much I was thinking to throw the car away as the mechanic said it would cost £800

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Post by: Wayne on 21 November 2011, 23:47

Are you 100% sure the head gasket is gone and not the oil cooler.

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Post by: VW BUSH on 21 November 2011, 23:51

Quote from: Golf mk4 reborn on 21 November 2011, 23:44

Thank you so much I was thinking to throw the car away as the mechanic said it would cost £800

You could have a whole new engine fitted for that price, shop around :smiley:

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: Golf mk4 reborn on 22 November 2011, 18:46

I think its my head Gasket cause, When i turn the car on it start giving me the stop sign and says check coolant, and my oil and water have mixed so I think my head gasket needs to be skimmed but to be honest this is my first golf and iv only had it for to weeks and hate VW already.

Is there anything in particular that I can do my self to find out exactly what's happened to the car?

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: GeorgeyBoy on 22 November 2011, 18:56

Compression test the cylinders. Cheap and easy for a tester. If you get two cylinders low on compression (usually should be around 12 psi) then probably leaking between the two. If just one them leaking elsewhere.
Definitely check the oil cooler though cause this can perish and cause the oil to mix with coolant. Which makes it look like the head gaskets gone.

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: Golf mk4 reborn on 22 November 2011, 19:13

Thank you for your help am gonna check that before I do change the head gasket, Your a genius

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Post by: Wayne on 22 November 2011, 20:41

Bypass the cooler, drain and flush the cooling system through then run it for a day or so and see if it comes back.

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Post by: justalex81 on 23 November 2011, 19:27

Quote from: Chris. on 21 November 2011, 22:10

Parts probably about £100 for headgasket, bolts and a starter.

labour....anything up to £200 IMHO.

300 quid to change a head gasket and starter motor. are you on crack?

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Post by: Golf mk4 reborn on 24 November 2011, 00:16

do you think I could get it done for cheaper??

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Post by: richw911 on 24 November 2011, 09:52

Quote from: Golf mk4 reborn on 24 November 2011, 00:16

do you think I could get it done for cheaper??

Emm no!

Starter will be about £120 on its own head gasket kit £40 then the head may need skimming £50?  :undecided: + Oil,  oil filter, coolant £40 Labour At least £200 - £300 IMO  :smiley:

Title: Re: Head Gasket
Post by: justalex81 on 25 November 2011, 14:44

i'd say you were looking at £500 all in if you find a decent cheap garage