T5 Head gasket

[cherry1809]

Just out of intrest, How hard is the head gasket to do on one of these?
Easier to just bin it?

[cameron]

Where you from Cherry ?

[cherry1809]

I often wonder that myself, LOL.
But, Exmouth for now.

[cameron]

No decent Indys down that way ?

[timbo_1975]

To answer the question- it's not hard, but you need a good understanding of what you are doing, logical thinking, the right tools, acouple of home made special tools, the long haired roller + goo, plenty of time, and DO NOT cut corners.

[cherry1809]

Sounds okay.
I've done plenty of head gaskets before, But not on anything quite so short on space.
My mates garage at mates rates is around £500, Not worth doing. Having said that, I've been informed it could be the cooler in the rad that I didn't know was there. Waiting on one from Rufe which should be here Tuesday.

[mexybhouy]

Sounds okay.
I've done plenty of head gaskets before, But not on anything quite so short on space.
My mates garage at mates rates is around £500, Not worth doing. Having said that, I've been informed it could be the cooler in the rad that I didn't know was there. Waiting on one from Rufe which should be here Tuesday.

A that price, I would be looking for a new mate!
I would dredd to think what he would charge joe bloggs!
If your experienced like you say, you should be capable, get a Haynes manual to help you out!!
Hope it is the cooler in the rad mixing with the water!
Good Luck with it!

[cherry1809]

Cheers mate.
£500 is £200 more than I paid for the car nearly 2 years ago, So it hasn't done bad so far.:)