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15-11-2006, 08:04 PM
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Formerly XG-Panelvanman
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Im in Cranbourne,VIC.
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hey guys after on going problem with coolant tank bubbling and so forth my head gasket let go for the second time in about 9 months
i spoke to a different mechanic who preformed a hydrocarbon test in my overflow tank and it showed that there was 1450ppm in the overflow tank itself. he told me there should only be bout 30-40 max. im getting the current hed pressure tested and cracked tested and if it is ok he will put it back on the car $650 with new coolant, plugs graphite gasket ect. if not he will replace the head for $950 just wanting to know if that is too much or not cheers brendan
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15-11-2006, 10:32 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Perth
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That sound about right my head was replaced with a new water pump, thermostat and other bits and bobs for just over 1g.
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15-11-2006, 10:39 PM
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
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yer thats a good price even cheeper doing it your self, i need to do mine and im just looking at new motors with less km's
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Price for new/reco head??
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