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Head gasket gone...

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  • 02-05-2006 11:25am
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    faigs
    Registered Users Posts: 800 ✭✭✭


    Hey my sisters car started overheating yesterday, apparently its the head gasket. You guessed it...it's a Punto, so it was bound to happen sometime.

    It's still under guarantee from the dealer but he's in Galway (we're in Meath). I was just wondering is it ok to drive it on the open road when there's plenty of airflow and make it to Galway?

    Also, how much would it normally cost to get it done?

    Thanks.


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    Irishpimpdude
    Registered Users Posts: 2,373 ✭✭✭Irishpimpdude


    It really depends... is the car still running? if so make sure she doesn't drive it, my mother just got the head gasket done on her punto they said it would cost around 200 but end up costing 600 because the gasket had to be replaced.


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    sweno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭sweno


    I wouldn't drive it... plus I doubt you'll be able to get far in it. Once the engine starts overheating the water in the rad will soon start to boil and once that happens the pressure will eventually have to be realised one way or the other!! You'll end up with more damage in the end. Best bet is to get garage to pick it up, if its still under warranty they should so it... or else just get a recovery truck to bring it down. Got my car brought from Dublin to garage in Mayo over a year ago and cost about 100 euro I think.


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    faigs
    Registered Users Posts: 800 ✭✭✭faigs


    The car is still running, yes. It was just overheating in city driving yesterday.

    I suppose it's best to get onto the dealer. It will be a bummer if it had to be done here and we can't avail of the guarantee.


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    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    i wouldnt drive it. id contact the dealer, they should have to pay for it to be transported back or else fixed nearby if its still under guarantee.


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    BrianD3
    Registered Users Posts: 8,393 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    It's probably OK to drive to Galway if you keep the heater on full blast and leave all the windows open and keep the speed around 45-50 mph in 5th. Also bring plenty of water with you and stop to check the coolant level regulalry. Top up if necessary with a little water. Don't get into a situation where you have to "top it up" by pouring a couple of litres of cold water into a hot engine


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    michaelanthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 741 ✭✭✭michaelanthony


    You might risk cracking the cylinder head by driving anymore and that will cost you a lot more money.


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