Head Gasket

[HondaBoy]

my head gasket has been having a leak for many years. its never realy gave us much of a problem. but maybe its a good idea to get a new one? has anybody replaced theirs? im not going to do it myself. since the cylinder head has to be taken off to replace it, i think i should wait till i get a new cam. maybe a gude, or a colt. but all i need to do is get the new gasket and i can get it installed for about $200 with some other shit fixed.

[Haolerot]

i dont know exactly....but i heard its a $500 job....but im not sure...i not its hard to do though.....

[iamvandemon]

What makes it such a big deal is that in order to replace the head gasket you have to remove the valve cover, exhaust manifold, intake manifold, disconnect all vacuum hoses, wiring harness, and timing belt. Then you have to put it all back together in a way that it will still run.

The gasket kit itself cost around $80... so if you found someone to do it for $200 then go for it...