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Question: Head Gasket Repair / Replacement

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markmeiss, Milwaukee, WI, March 06, 2010, 18:02
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Do you have a preference - have the head gasket replaced at a dealer, or a neighborhood shop? The neibrohood shop wants 1800 for both sides and a week, the dealers in MKE want 1700-2200 and two days, and a CHI dealer wants 1000 to do only one side. Thoughts?
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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, March 06, 2010, 19:19
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    Head gasket failure is a common problem on this engine. The engine has to come out, once their the clutch may be recommended to be replaced, the timing belt water pump and tensioners are all easy to replace at that stage. It is a labor intensive job but straight forward skill level once a fellow is conciseness it does mater who does the job.

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