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94 Pont 2.0 SOHC head gasket: QUESTIONS
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odysseus
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Mar 13, 2007, 11:22 AM
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94 Pont 2.0 SOHC head gasket: QUESTIONS
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Please help a newbie out.
I've just been told by the neighborhood mechanic that I've got a blown head gasket on a 94 Pontiac Sunbird with a 2.0L engine. He's wanting $1400 to repair that. I've spoken to another guy and he's offering $1000 for the job.
TROUBLE for me is that I'm temporarily disabled and on a substantially reduced income. I could probably do the work myself (knock wood) if it wasn't for a broken ankle keeping me off my feet for the extended period of time it would take to do the repair.
Two questions:
1. Does the stuff in a bottle actually work for a temporary fix? You know, the stuff you put in the radiator after the system has been flushed, run the car until it warms up, drive it around for several miles, then drain and refill with new coolant. Like is said, just wondering if this has any merit as a temp solution until I can get back on my feet and tackle this on my own.
2. How difficult is this going to be when I do start work on it? I've done a fair amount of auto work in the past. A head gasket is going to be a new one for me. However I am quite mechanically inclined, a quick study, and very thorough by nature.
Thanks for all your input.
HELP!
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DanD
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Mar 14, 2007, 10:53 AM
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Re: 94 Pont 2.0 SOHC head gasket: QUESTIONS
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I wouldn’t waste your money on the stop leak chemicals not for a blown head gasket anyway. In relatively low-pressure areas of the cooling system it may work as a bandage but likely not for a head gasket which deals with combustion pressures.
As for you doing the job yourself I would suggest finding a repair manual outlining the procedures, list of required tools and cautions that must be followed to complete the job properly. Read through it, understand it and then you can make up your mind as to whether this something you want to tackle.
My father in-law considers him self to be handy around cars; he sure is, he can break them like nobodies business. LOL
Point being is that everyone’s level of comfort is different and you are the only one who can say could I should I.
Dan.
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