Head gaskets

Asked by GuruWJPQJ Jun 03, 2018 at 09:09 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2000 vw gulf needs head gaskets how much
would that cost  to have a mechanic  do the job or
is it easy enough for a girl to install it herself?

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Phorkinthall answered 5 years ago

If you're mechanically inclined, you might be able to do the job. If you're new to cars, definitely see a mechanic. I'm pretty sure the engine will have an overhead cam, which will require knowing how to keep the engine in time. If the timing belt/chain isn't installed on the right position compared to the crankshaft; very bad things can happen. If you're not sure at all, it's best to have someone who knows how to do it. I'd put the labor at around 3 hours or so, and the gasket is probably going to be anywhere from $20-$50 depending on what they buy. You're looking somewhere in the range of $400-$500 for most mechanics if it is overhead cam which I believe all of the 2000 range VW Golf engines are.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

You will need tools. If you have never done mechanic work I would not start by changing head gaskets.

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