Temporary Fix For Head Gasket?

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Temporary Fix For Head Gasket?
Topic Started: Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:01 pm (255 Views)
jonn	Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:01 pm Post #1
Newbie Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #2,328 Joined: February 25, 2008	Hello, I have a 190e that has done 217,000 miles and i have been getttng lots of sludge in the coolant tank. After about 20mins of running from starting it overheats and water and steam blow out of the cooling tank cap. Had it checked and it turns out to be a blown head gasket as suspected for which it would cost 1000 to repair. My question is as this car is only used 5 miles a day and is almost worthless is there anything i can do for a cheap fix to prolong it a bit? I have checked and oil is getting in the coolant and not vice versa i think so i would be looking for a product to put in the oil? Or does anyone know of someone who could do the head gasket job cheaper? I am in Cambs. Many thanks



kentronix	Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:06 pm Post #2
Admin Posts: 16,342 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	A grand sounds very steep for a head gasket. I haven't had it done myself but its not that much work. I dont think there are any quick fixes, perhaps tweaking the headbolts up a bit, that used to work on a series mini engines. I think first thing to do is get another quote. What engine ? Price will vary a bit.



JensonGB	Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:07 pm Post #3
I Will Find One That I Keep! Posts: 3,302 Group: Members Member #619 Joined: October 25, 2006	No quick fix i'm afraid. Where did you get the quote? thats expensive!! Why not do it yourself, i'm just about to do mine. Mine will cost around �150 to do which includes the Gasket Set (From a forum member), oil, filter and antifreeze and a head skim if it needs it. Loads of help on here if you decide to have a go



Rich27	Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:25 pm Post #4
If it has tits or an engine it will be trouble Posts: 13,237 Group: Members Member #348 Joined: June 15, 2006	Crickey �1000 is a bit pricey. Where abouts in the country are you? There will probably be another forum member near you who may be able to reccomend a garage near you. The Gasket set is �25 and the new bolts are �15 (GSF + VAT) a tube of gasket sealent and a large torque wrench is all the specilist tools you need.



jonn	Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:13 pm Post #5
Newbie Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #2,328 Joined: February 25, 2008	thanks, i'm in cambridgeshire



algord83	Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:34 pm Post #6
Taller than shorter people Posts: 2,045 Group: Members Member #1,981 Joined: November 30, 2007	A grand for a head gasket on these is a ridiculous suggestion. ! It would take around 1/2 day and any parts the mechanic used would come to no more than 50 quid (prolly a lot less 'cos hes in the trade). If he needs to send the head away for skimming, I can't imagine that costing more than 100 quid. Go back and ask him why he feels he can charge this and is he in the habit of ripping people off. Also, post the details of the garage on here so we know to avoid the place. Ask a few other places for a quote. They should be able to give you an idea over the phone as a head gasket change is a straight-forward job. Anywhere that says: 'We wouldn't know without looking, can you bring it in'..Should be avoided. You should get a much more sensible quote with a little shopping around. Al



jockmerc	Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:45 pm Post #7
Member Posts: 138 Group: Members Member #1,169 Joined: April 15, 2007	Go to your local autoshop/parts and ask for k seal!! That is if you dont want to do the head gasket!!



jonn	Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:59 pm Post #8
Newbie Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #2,328 Joined: February 25, 2008	Tried that, but was told it wouldn't fix my problem as oil has gone into the water not the other way around. Been told maybe stop-oil-leak might do it? and even 2 eggs in the oil!!



MBZ190D	Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:30 pm Post #9
Member Posts: 777 Group: Members Member #1,420 Joined: June 20, 2007	It'll be about 30-40 quid to have the head skimmed.



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