And with proper tools how difficult is this to accomplish on lets say a older model jeep cherokee.By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
The head gasket keeps in compression, which gives the engine power and torque. It also keeps coolant from leaking into the engine cylinders which causes smoky exhaust. The head gasket also keeps coolant from leaking out of the engine block. It is an important part of your engine.By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
$50 bucks is pretty cheap for a head gasket job...By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
Stopping your oil from leaking.By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
If your head gasket is bad, you could be leaking oil or coolant into the cylinders, or each into the other. This can cause major problems, like new engines and stuff. Your mechanic would make more than $50 on that.
If you have done major engine work before, by all means you can change a head gasket. Get a Chilton's or Haynes manual ($10) for the Cherokee, read the procedure to be sure you understand it and have all the parts and tools needed, and get after it. It will be a learning experience, at the least.
If your mechanic has not explained why he wants to change the gasket, ask him. If you are still unsure, take it to a different mechanic for a second opinion. My guess is that it will be the same. It's not like he is telling you he needs to change the air in your tires, or anything. Get the work done, and save your engine.By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
you will have better compretion and the jeep will run better cheeper to pay 50 that buy all the tools you needBy changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
If your getting a head gasket changed for $50.00, it better be your brother in law doing you a favor. I just finished doing a head gasket job on my 1993 Ford Broncowith a 5.8 V8, (correctly myself) and spent about $500.00 in parts and machine work on the heads alone. No labor. And yes, it is more of a job than shade tree mechanic will want to take on. Hope this helps.By changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
you get what you pay for. Can`t expect a good job for 50 dollars.What about other gaskets. Checking head for wear and warpage.Is this mechanic certified?. what happens when he puts it all together and you still have the same problemBy changing the head gasket on my car what does the mechanic look to accomplish besides making $50 bucks...?
Anyone willing to do that for $50 will probably destroy your engine. The head(s) need to be checked for war-page and leaks (cracks). This can only be done at a machine shop (under water and under pressure) Valves, valve guides and valve seats need to be checked. Not a DYI project.
