Head Gasket

cranberry · January 26, 2019, 03:29:10 PM

Hi, can anyone advise how much I can expect to pay to replace a blown head gasket on a 116 GTV6? Thanks in advance.

GG105 · January 28, 2019, 10:44:55 PM

Yes, and you are also likely to find that the heads will need a full service and the exhaust cam lobes may be pitted.

And "while we're there"...Three small words that have started many rebuilds and restos. Ask me how I know

carlo rossi · January 29, 2019, 11:25:17 AM

have a go at it yourself there is enough you tube and advice out there for this .

do a little research the worst outcome is a tow truck at the end
the only real issue that i can perceive is the the liners being pulled up at the same time
how bad is it
have you tried 50 grams of GRound BLack pepper NOT WHITE

cranberry · January 30, 2019, 09:17:06 AM

Thanks guys. The car is not currently running. It's for sale but parked with "head gasket" problems but god only knows what else is wrong. It's been sitting for 5 years so I'm guessing there's a whole lot more than head gasket issues.

carlo rossi · January 31, 2019, 10:46:40 AM

oh well now that is a different situation
yep sounds like a complete rebuild then, the water would have corroded the cylinder walls
send photos and how much

cranberry · January 31, 2019, 10:54:50 AM

She's on Gumtree in Adelaide. He wants $9500.

rowan_bris · January 31, 2019, 11:55:11 AM

That car looks like it needs one or two other bits of work too....

kartone · January 31, 2019, 02:04:06 PM

I have brown coloured blobs starting to show up in my coolant reservoir; oil level & quality OK, no loss in performance and no white smoke!

Citroënbender · January 31, 2019, 03:06:43 PM

Oil: 80PSI
Coolant: 14PSI

That said, start planning for a gasket job.

Craig_m67 · January 31, 2019, 04:41:06 PM

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parkside/cars-vans-utes/alfa-romeo-alfetta-gtv6/1207930509

Yeah, nah!!
"See where they rust"

carlo rossi · February 04, 2019, 05:25:49 PM

sounds reasonable
do you have a panel beating mate?

cranberry · February 05, 2019, 08:34:21 AM

Quote from: carlo rossi on February 04, 2019, 05:25:49 PM
sounds reasonable
do you have a panel beating mate?

I'm not worried about the body. It's the mechanicals that worry me.

rowan_bris · February 05, 2019, 10:06:58 AM

I would worry more about the body than the cost to do a couple of head gaskets, or replace the engine if that ends up being cheaper.

poohbah · February 05, 2019, 01:27:05 PM

Yep, its the tin worm that costs the big bucks, not the nuts and bolts.

kartone · February 06, 2019, 07:56:18 AM

citroenbender, oil pressure OK, however very low no coolant pressure!