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Search Auto Parts Search Should they have diagnosed a blown head gasket before fixing other issues?? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting heidig New User Oct 23, 2013, 1:42 PM Post #1 of 4 (1616 views)      Should they have diagnosed a blown head gasket before fixing other issues??   I have a 2001 Toyota Solara with 184k on it. It recently overheated. We took it to pep boys (boo) and they said the thermostat sensor needed to be replaced. We did so and it continued to overheat. We took it to another mechanic shop with great ratings on Yelp and they said it was the radiator, hoses and a dead battery. Well $600 later they now tell us we have a blow head gasket. My question is, should they or could they have diagnosed the blown head gasket BEFORE they did the repairs to the radiator and replacement of the dead battery. I'm just pissed that we have to pay $600 for repairs just to find out it's another $1500 to fix the head gaskets. Obviously, our car is not worth another $1500 and we would have not had any of it fixed knowing this information. Any info is helpful. I appreciate it. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 23, 2013, 1:46 PM Post #2 of 4 (1614 views)      Re: Should they have diagnosed a blown head gasket before fixing other issues??   No, not really. They have to get the system to seal so it can be pressure tested. The battery didn't have much to do with it though. They probably should have warned you of the possibility if they knew it got real hot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. heidig New User Oct 23, 2013, 1:51 PM Post #3 of 4 (1612 views)      Re: Should they have diagnosed a blown head gasket before fixing other issues??   thank you so much. you've calmed down wife. my husband thanks you :) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 23, 2013, 1:54 PM Post #4 of 4 (1609 views)      Re: Should they have diagnosed a blown head gasket before fixing other issues??   You're welcome. Question closed now as solved. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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