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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Question: what does a valve job cost and have head checked

 

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notto, Gresham, OR, March 06, 2013, 22:47
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I am puting on a new head gaskey and while i had head off i would like it to be check with the vales to make sure they ok what would be a ruff cost to do that

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    goodguy March 07, 2013, 02:26
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    if it runs ok other than a blown head gasket I wouldnt worry about it but I would send the head out to check for cracks and warpage

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    globalhelper March 07, 2013, 06:15
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    agree with goodguy but it should cost approx 250.00 to 350.00 depending on condition of valves and if head is cracked.how many miles on car?

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    notto, March 07, 2013, 10:52
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    106,000 I bought the car it wasent running at a action was geting fule and spark I checked compretion and it was only 60psi on 3 cilinders and 30 on last one.

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    globalhelper, March 07, 2013, 11:37
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    wow not completely sure you may need a motor. seek proper diag b4 wasting money

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