Head gasket blown repair costs

[Jackpike]

I had a disaster today with my 04 SG the clip on bottom rad pipe failed not sure how far I traveled as only noticed when the heater was blowing cold and then I saw the temp needle was through the roof I got towed home thankfully to the AA but now dreading what damage has been done as she is blowing like Thomas the Tank Engine . Has anyone any  idea of the cost to have repaired / thanks

[Greenmamba]

It mat be cheaper/easier/quicker to swop in another engine if you can find one. Costing when the actual damage is yet unknown is unlikely to be successful.

[Tidgy]

Alot will dpend on what spec you go for and what engine you are starting with, what engines in it?

[Jackpike]

Thanks guys for the replies I spoke to my mechanic and the engine will probably be fried so rather than chucking money at The Little Green Mud Bug for a replacement engine I am looking at buying a different vehicle now

[greygathering]

Mate that's rough. My friend had similar on his 05 forester, ended up being about £1200 at an independent garage. Might be worth shopping around different mechanics though, prices vary loads