Thread: oh no looks like headgasket is on its way

Originally Posted by garrycol

Just not cost effective if it can be done - sorry to say it but do the head gasket and sell the car (sorry for the new buyer but they should do their homework) and buy something else.

Garry

I think you might be right. I was hoping it would last me 12 months or so then change it for a D2 or maybe even something japanese. I dont need to use it everyday so will be able to do the repairs as and when funds allow. Thanks to all for your advise.

Originally Posted by dswatts

I have spoken to a mechanic who said it was quite common for the head gasket to be ok, but the intake manifold gasket to fail letting coolant into combustion chambers.
That said when mine failed it was the HG. But as said an easy job.

Thanks, I will have a look at that as it starts and drives fine with no power loss.