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head gasket crack

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head gasket crack

Post by surfboarder »

hi
looks like my maverick has a crack in the head gasket :(
...how much would a mechanic take to do the job around sydney ?
and as a mechanic friend is comming to visit me soon...
what kind of tool would he need to do it his own?
hope someone can help me
cheers
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Re: head gasket crack

Post by bazzle »

Head cracked or gasket blown>

He would need a full kit of sockets and spanners, screw drivers etc BUT if he is a mechanic he will have them.
Straight swap of gasket about 3-4 hours for a pro, 10 hours for a newbie ;)

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Re: head gasket crack

Post by surfboarder »

head cracked...
yeah im pretty sure he has them at home but i would have to ask him to take them with them in the plane or buy them here...
hes probably more into the newer cars...
about how much are the parts?
thanks for the help :smilecolros:
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Re: head gasket crack

Post by mkpatrol »

How do you know the head is cracked if you have not had it removed yet? Usually only the head shop can tell that with a crack test.
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Re: head gasket crack

Post by Lepa »

i'm no expert but there are a few ways to 'guarentee' the head is cracked. pressurised water system or exhaust gases in the cooling system are two ways. i had both happen to my utes in a matter of weeks earlier in the year. i've been told by a reliable source that nissan don't usually blow the gasket, they crack the head. my 2cents anyway

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