cookci Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Somebody please help me! Basically either my head gasket has gone or the head is cracked. Im 100% sure its one of the two but no idea which! The coolant is pressurising and its going down quite quick! Oil and water havent mixed though but the sniff test proved there are exhaust gases coming through the coolant! So my question is... Any ideas where i can get it repaired in or around manchester? Can the head be welded if it is cracked (i.e. is the engine scrap) I have spoken to Chris wilson and he has been very helpful but his quote for repair is a little higher than i can afford please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Doing this sort of job isn't going to be cheap because of the time involved. I wouldn't trust most mechanics with my car , but Chris has a good reputation and if I couldn't do this sort of thing myself I would take it to him . I would rather pay a little more and get it done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Mate your best/cheapest option is probably to source a new NA engine... They are cheap and easy to fit.... OR go TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I would rather pay a little more and get it done properly. so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Mate your best option is probably to source a new NA engine... They are cheap and easy to fit.... OR go TT How would I go about sourcing one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Try Jez for a complete unit... NA or TT, I have parts but not a complete 'good' engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Cheaper to fit a new engine cause of a head gasket.....ouch! i didnt realise it was that expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Mate your best/cheapest option is probably to source a new NA engine... They are cheap and easy to fit.... OR go TT Deja-vu eh Jody?... lol - I haven't stopped thinking about that since our conversation!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Doing this sort of job isn't going to be cheap because of the time involved. I wouldn't trust most mechanics with my car , but Chris has a good reputation and if I couldn't do this sort of thing myself I would take it to him . I would rather pay a little more and get it done properly. i trust he is the best person to do the job but not sure I can afford him! Im not saying im def not going to pay him what he's quoted me but just seeing if perhaps there is a cheaper option... then maybe i can sell up and get a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 How would I go about sourcing one? keep an eye on ebay (£200 - £300 roughly) I needed mine gone so it went for £21. (that bloke got a bargain!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 IF you do, give me price on your NA, My bro wants one with a knackered engine as a project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Deja-vu eh Jody?... lol - I haven't stopped thinking about that since our conversation!... you know you want too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 How much is it to fix this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 IF you do, give me price on your NA, My bro wants one with a knackered engine as a project! this isnt an option unless he wants to pay almost working supra prices! lol I think with the condition and kit on the car i could get almost 5K on autotrader as a working car. I was kinda hoping to get it back on the road again for about 1K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I know.. lol If you source the engine yourself, 1K should do it.. Easily.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 How much is it to fix this then? Should come in at about £1K or slightly under. At least with a head gasket change on an NA there isn't the complication of the twin turbo setup to remove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 So you can take it to someone who quotes a cheap price, or CW who'll do a good job. It's a no brainer IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 So you can take it to someone who quotes a cheap price, or CW who'll do a good job. It's a no brainer IMO Agree there Geoff. The likely problems caused by a bad job may cost much more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Can the head be welded if it is cracked (i.e. is the engine scrap) The head can be welded if cracked/erroded but will need heat treating afterwards, which may warp it and make it scrap. Better to have the head aluminium soldered with high temperature special solder (is ok to 400 degrees C). This leaves the head intact and not needing heat treating after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Why are you assuming the head is cracked?? I've not heard of heads cracking easily esp. on an NA. BHGs while uncommon do happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 What's a coolant bypass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 What's a coolant bypass? I'd assume, it means that they have bypassed the heater matrix, those two pipes that run into the back of the dash. Personally, I'd not do this, because the heater matrix might not do a great deal, but it does cool down the coolant as well as, and by passing this, does mean the engine is likely to run hotter and possibly blow a head gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I'd assume, it means that they have bypassed the heater matrix, those two pipes that run into the back of the dash. there is also a mod where by the coolant line to the throttle body is stopped/disconected, its there to aid cold starts i think, but can free up a few horses if disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 there is also a mod where by the coolant line to the throttle body is stopped/disconected, its there to aid cold starts i think, but can free up a few horses if disconnected. Can you go a bit more indepth please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Can you go a bit more indepth please? no but i know a man that can......... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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