paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My headgasket has gone on my 1994 N/A does anyone know were i can get a decent headgasket kit and what type of price's do they cost. Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 think it maybe cheaper to get a new engine what ive read before, unless your doing it yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yer am going to be doing it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Either ebay or traders on here would be my guess, As stupid as ludes comment may seam you can get engines for NA's for £70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was looking at ebay and seen a full kit for £78 but didn't know if its good or not, i have seen a full engine for about 300 quid not as cheap as 70 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was looking at ebay and seen a full kit for £78 but didn't know if its good or not, i have seen a full engine for about 300 quid not as cheap as 70 quid I've seen a couple of NA engines go for free just so people could get rid of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Is suprising how little they go for... can swap in around 4 hours on a good day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 if it was me i would probably go to Mr T for a head gasket but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 if it was me i would probably go to Mr T for a head gasket but thats just me Yeah that, i took mine to toyota and got them to do it. at least that way you know the product is decent and not some cheap knock off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Drop a TT lump in it..... job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Drop a TT lump in it..... job done thats one way of doing a headgasket change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was going to go to toyota tomorrow get a price i didn't really want a cheap ebay one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) I was going to go to toyota tomorrow get a price i didn't really want a cheap ebay one. IGNORE POST had a major blonde moment. Edited January 26, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Good choice, iirc i paid just around £250ish for a headgasket change along with oil, oil filter, fuel filter and a couple of other bits so shoundnt be too bad. Thats really good might aswell change the cam belt whilst i have the head off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thats really good might aswell change the cam belt whilst i have the head off Sorry bud i feel like such a Idiot i ment cambelt for that price:blush: for some reason my brain was saying headgasket i will shut the door on my way out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sorry bud i feel like such a Idiot i ment cambelt for that price:blush: for some reason my brain was saying headgasket i will shut the door on my way out.... Haha, Don't worry about it. You did get my hopes up for a bit, o well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 For £75 you can come to my house and collect a GOOD complete NA engine! Or arrange a pallet pickup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 For £75 you can come to my house and collect a GOOD complete NA engine! Or arrange a pallet pickup.. That is very tempting ill have to see if i can get someone to take me to your house haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I was looking at ebay and seen a full kit for £78 but didn't know if its good or not, i have seen a full engine for about 300 quid not as cheap as 70 quid Dont forget you'll wanna be getting the head checked and skimmed, plus you're going to need new head studs, plus all the other little bits and bobs that add up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_t Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Dont forget you'll wanna be getting the head checked and skimmed, plus you're going to need new head studs, plus all the other little bits and bobs that add up Ino the heads going to get checked on monday, i have seen the head bolts for £32 but am going to toyota to get all the price's in the next couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The head bolts are re-usable. You would need an upper engine gasket set. I'm unsure if there us a difference in kits between the N/A and TT, it is called a valve grind kit (for the TT). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 i would rather do a headgasket on a engine i no then dropping a engine in i dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If it has overheated the chances are the head is warped. If the head is warped the cam bearing saddles will almost certainly be banana shaped too, so the head may well be scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 i would rather do a headgasket on a engine i no then dropping a engine in i dont Think i would aswell at least then you know you wont have to worry about it for a while:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If it has overheated the chances are the head is warped. If the head is warped the cam bearing saddles will almost certainly be banana shaped too, so the head may well be scrap. if that is the case you might as well get another engine:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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