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 Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:47 pm |
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Joined: Feb 18, 2011
Posts: 111
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Location: farlington, portsmouth
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how much will it cost to get the head skimmed?
i ask because i susspect my head gasket is on its way out, i was gonna go down 'cheap street' and do it myself and just replace the gasket but then thought while its off i might aswell do a proper job of it lol
thanks
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:05 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 898
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Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
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This time last year i went to a old guy just down the road from me, for cash he pressure tested the head and skimmed it for £50.
Gives you a vague idea of how much, but i also got quoted £100 for a pressure test and skim. So as always try a few places for prices.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:16 pm |
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Joined: Jun 08, 2010
Posts: 1035
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Location: North Manchester
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most places charge £25-£30 for a head skimm. ( where i go its £25 )
if you have drove the car for a long period of time while it's overheating then yes it would need to be skimmed but if you have not let it over heat for long then it would not need to be skimmed.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:18 pm |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
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Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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Only a fool wouldnt skim a TU3 head while doing the head gasket.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:27 pm |
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Joined: Mar 04, 2010
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Location: Leicester
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try having the head tightened before you go any further.
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:43 am |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2010
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Location: wiltshire
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Id agree with Mr BSI, I had my head skimmed a couple of years ago, cost me £45 inc VAT at a local engineering company. If you're gonna take the head off get it skimmed regardless if the engine has overheated or not, nothing worse than putting it all back together and it leaks again.
Just as an after thought, why do you suspect the head gasket- what symptoms are you having/got?
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