bestlog1 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've got a 99' Outback 2.5 petrol it;s started using water and there's white gunge at top of the radiator cap,only done 106,000miles and full service history,has a head gasket gone and if so whats the rough cost anybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bip Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah, that sounds like typical head gasket issues. The head gaskets themselves are around £160 and would take 2-3days. One day to remove and strip down engine and take heads to get skimmed. Then another day once you have the heads back to assemble and put back in the car. Might roll into three days if you have any unforeseen issues. While the engine is out and apart you might want to think about what else can be done at the same time. I would recommend new timing belt and water pump if they haven't been done recently. Possibly do the crank seals and maybe even have a look at the clutch to see if that needs doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestlog1 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 thanks mate it's my first scooby,only bought it as a workhorse for £700 but grown quite attached to it now,any idea on the cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bip Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Head gasket = £160 Cam belt = £70 Water pump = £40 Thermostat = £15 Front crankshaft seal = £7 Rear crankshaft seal = £15 Head skimming prices can vary Then most garages charge around £45-£55 per hour, so two days would be around £720 - £880 and three days would be around £1,080 - £1,320 These are only rough prices and labour costs. Parts aren't very expensive but this sort of job is very labour intensive. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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