#1: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Puffin, Location: StockportPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:43 am ---- Sad day today. Amongst the list of things that need fixing one day I have now been told my Head Gasket is gone.
Car feels like its missfiring & sometimes looses power, been loosing oil somewhere for a while - fount it today in the coolant (that might explain it heating up)!
I have a T (99) 1.4 Roland Garros & love it to bits.
Already have a list of things Ive fixed (spent money on); Alternator, Fuel Injector, Cat...
Im sure the clutch or gearbox or something there is going & need little bits like new wing mirror, rear wiper arm, alarm sensors, check strap...
Question to yall is is it worth having the Head Gasket fixed (at some £300) & keep pugging on or is it time to cut my losses & say goodbye to my baby?!
Your thoughts please...
#2: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Nitrox121, Location: LancasterPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:48 am ---- sell it as spares or repairs be a good project for someone...
#3: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:48 am ---- May aswell keep going if you have put money in to it already.
#4: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Will180, Location: NewcastlePosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:50 am ---- if you think the gearbox is on its way out also it might be sensible to just cut your losses buy a new car and break the 206
#5: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: C-MAN, Location: RedditchPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:54 am ---- Depends what damage has been caused with the gasket, get it looked at and if it only need to be replaced wich is 50/50 chance keep it
#6: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: ali20six, Location: walesPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:00 am ---- get the spanners out.change hg yourself in a few hours very easy on 1.4.
#7: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: iainlovatt, Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:01 am ---- unfortunatly its not worth a lot being on a T reg! but i would keep it to play with and learn from!
#8: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: boozeman, Location: manchesterPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:43 am ---- change it yourself wont take too long just a couple of hours
#9: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:37 am ---- You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
#10: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:49 am ---- See what people offer you for it and if its not what you want then fix it?
#11: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:13 am ---- You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
#12: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: ali20six, Location: walesPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:18 am ---- but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix.
#13: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Puffin, Location: StockportPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:29 am ---- I don't really know where to start with engine stuff. Luckly I work with a couple of old engineers (it was them who diagnosed my problem). Their going to have a look at parts & might help me fix it.
I'd like to 'give a hand' so I can learn a bit.
How much are the parts & can it really be done by me?! (have to find a how to!).
I've been told that even if I fix it the car might not be right after, is this right?
Also now there is oil in the coolant what should I do about cleaning/fixing that?
Appriciate the thoughts & help guys.
#14: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:42 am ----
ali20six wrote:
but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix.
Remind me never to buy your car!
#15: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:51 am ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
ali20six wrote:
but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix.
Remind me never to buy your car!
lol i was going to say same think
#16: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:59 am ----
Rob2859 wrote:
You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
What two aye? might cost you that for the engine and then more for the fitting. Hardly worth the hassle and doesn't make any financial or economical sense.
#17: Re: to Head Gasket it to Just Scrap it? Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:33 pm ----
G. wrote:
Rob2859 wrote:
You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
What two aye? might cost you that for the engine and then more for the fitting. Hardly worth the hassle and doesn't make any financial or economical sense.
Cost me £300 inc engine. He said he was looking at £300 to fix it.
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