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  • 13-01-2010 11:59am
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    Millie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 565 ✭✭✭


    Hi All, my old 1992 Vauxhall Astra needs the head gasket to be replaced.
    Any idea of costs and recommendations for scrap dealers in the Limerick region.
    Thanks


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Bob Sweeney
    Castleconnell, Limerick.
    061 - 377496


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,238 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    On an 18 year old car you are probably talking more than the car is worth.


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    Liam Byrne
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    The gasket itself is only a small seal for the cylinders, and the gasket itself would only be about €100.

    BUT to replace it involves disconnecting everything from the engine, removing it, cleaning it down thoroughly, separating the top and bottom parts, removing the old gasket and replacing it, before reassembling everything and testing that it is sealed before putting it back into the car.

    So the labour cost is huge - between €500 and €1,000, depending on the type of engine.

    Also discussed here : http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055464003


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    Millie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 565 ✭✭✭Millie


    Liam Byrne wrote: »
    The gasket itself is only a small seal for the cylinders, and the gasket itself would only be about €100.

    BUT to replace it involves disconnecting everything from the engine, removing it, cleaning it down thoroughly, separating the top and bottom parts, removing the old gasket and replacing it, before reassembling everything and testing that it is sealed before putting it back into the car.

    So the labour cost is huge - between €500 and €1,000, depending on the type of engine.

    Also discussed here : http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055464003

    I read that last night and nearly fainted!
    I'll see what the options are and then decide.


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    Raiser
    Registered Users Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭Raiser


    Millie wrote: »
    I read that last night and nearly fainted!
    I'll see what the options are and then decide.

    Decide how much cash you can get together Millie and post a polite request on the Motors Forum on here.

    You'll need to let them know your:

    Budget Minimum, ideal and absolute maximum, Max Engine size (Tax & Insurance reasons), perhaps suggestions of what Cars you like.

    - There's some really informed People on there who would be happy to help offer advice.

    I wouldn't invest any more in your current Motor as its likely that it will not be a good long-term investment.

    Have a look at the car sections on Adverts.ie and DoneDeal.ie also for inspiration and to get an idea of prices.


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