My head gasket is leaking v. Whats a good price? - Land Rovers Only

Grid_Lock · 05-27-2008, 08:12 PM

PDX Rovers, an independent Land Rover repair shop gave my vehicle an inspection (first time dealing with them), and told me that i have a head gasket oil leak, and a timing chain cover area oil leak.

They also told me that something to do with coolant and an accelerator linkage or something needed a new gasket, but it wasn't a big issue... any idea what he was talking about? the guy i talked to had sub par English, so i came away with a 75% understanding of the things that were wrong.

They quoted me just under $2000 for parts and labor to repair the head gasket only. this also replaces plugs and wires, and some other things.

Is this a decent deal, and what is required to do it my self?

I know a mechanic that does side jobs, and told me if i can get him parts, he will do it for under $1000.

I've heard the bolts need to be replaced, the head gasket obviously, and what else?

PeteRice · 05-27-2008, 08:23 PM

I did mine and replaced the water pump, thermostat, gaskets and bolts, I bought all the parts from atlantic british and also sent my heads out to be checked and cleaned and have the valves seated and such, all together I think it cost me around 1000 maybe, and I did the work myself. That also includes consumables like gasket remover and brake cleaner and towels and such, plus other little things I broke along the way.

I also bought new exhaust bolts because I figured I'd brake a few.

Grid_Lock · 05-27-2008, 08:33 PM

So figuring around $1200 for everything with mine shouldn't be too bad of a deal then.

I don't have time to do it my self, and when shit goes south, i will have someone to yell at.

Steph · 05-28-2008, 06:07 AM

I paid $1300.00 altogether for the complete head gasket job and new rockers at the dealership because they owed me. Otherwise it would have been at least twice that price.

Disco Mike · 05-28-2008, 06:25 AM

Do yourself a favor and degrease the bad areas and power scrub the entire engine. Over the next week or so keep checking and see what is really leaking, you may find it is not as bad as they told you.
As for a Good price, I had mine done 6 months ago, using all Rover parts and it was only $1400.
Mike

05-27-2008, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grid_Lock Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	My head gasket is leaking v. Whats a good price? PDX Rovers, an independent Land Rover repair shop gave my vehicle an inspection (first time dealing with them), and told me that i have a head gasket oil leak, and a timing chain cover area oil leak. They also told me that something to do with coolant and an accelerator linkage or something needed a new gasket, but it wasn't a big issue... any idea what he was talking about? the guy i talked to had sub par English, so i came away with a 75% understanding of the things that were wrong. They quoted me just under $2000 for parts and labor to repair the head gasket only. this also replaces plugs and wires, and some other things. Is this a decent deal, and what is required to do it my self? I know a mechanic that does side jobs, and told me if i can get him parts, he will do it for under $1000. I've heard the bolts need to be replaced, the head gasket obviously, and what else?

05-27-2008, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
PeteRice Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 72 Gallery: 0	I did mine and replaced the water pump, thermostat, gaskets and bolts, I bought all the parts from atlantic british and also sent my heads out to be checked and cleaned and have the valves seated and such, all together I think it cost me around 1000 maybe, and I did the work myself. That also includes consumables like gasket remover and brake cleaner and towels and such, plus other little things I broke along the way. I also bought new exhaust bolts because I figured I'd brake a few. __________________ 2000 Land Rover Disco II My Disco's a bush truck. Wtf to I care about scratches?

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05-27-2008, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grid_Lock Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	So figuring around $1200 for everything with mine shouldn't be too bad of a deal then. I don't have time to do it my self, and when shit goes south, i will have someone to yell at.

05-28-2008, 06:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 308 Gallery: 0	I paid $1300.00 altogether for the complete head gasket job and new rockers at the dealership because they owed me. Otherwise it would have been at least twice that price.

05-28-2008, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,319 Gallery: 0	Do yourself a favor and degrease the bad areas and power scrub the entire engine. Over the next week or so keep checking and see what is really leaking, you may find it is not as bad as they told you. As for a Good price, I had mine done 6 months ago, using all Rover parts and it was only $1400. Mike

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