Thread: D4 head gasket - what now ?

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

That is a good price, well worth it. Only the front is a timing belt, the rear is just the hpfp drive belt. Don't forget to ask about the front crank seal.

And new water pump, cheap peace of mind with negligible impact on labour hours.

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

That is a good price, well worth it. Only the front is a timing belt, the rear is just the hpfp drive belt. Don't forget to ask about the front crank seal.

Yep, sure is a reasonable price. I kept the quote handy if anyone needs it. It was printed on my service receipt sheet. That minor service was only $390 as well.

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

They should also replace the front crank seal whilst there, if not, tell them to do it. Its a $ 30 part that needs $1000 labour to get to.

I haven't seen any reports on the crank seal failing/leaking previously? Personally, I didn't replace this when I did our last belts, despite having it on hand, as sometimes interfering with something working can lead to other issues (sometimes oil seals wear grooves into the surface that they seal against etc.) and I didn't think the efforts to access it were that significant if I ever had to do it again. I suspect the seal should hold up until the second belt change at which point it'd likely be a good idea to replace regardless.
But if your paying someone to do it, and therefore have the ability to return it to them to resolve I'd certainly consider it more.