probably due to infrequent coolant change, right ?
it's leaking front offside corner of the head, just above the alternator.
anyone know the book time for a head gasket change ZX 1.4 base model ?
thanks, as always, in advance.
Yes they allways go there, it will be due to the oil gallery seal in the head gasket.
Time to change is a difficult one to guess, if you have done a few of these then it's about 4 hours. If doing for the first time then poss 6 hours.
Dont forget to change the cam belt too, you have to remove it so just as well change it.
Regards Slim.
righto.
hmmm, the mrs was quoted £400, obvious attempt to rip her off.
I was going to get it done, as you say I might as well and the car is at 60k so about due for a belt change.
thanks Slim.
=A3400 Probabaly aint too bad.
The garage will be using a head set, a bolt set, a cam belt, oil, oil filter and anti freeze. They will poss get the head checked or skimmed, so all this dont realy leave a lot for labour.
There is a lot more to changing a gasket than lifting the head and putting it back on.
Regards Slim.
aye, I know. I've done head gaskets, several of em in teh street, mid winter :(
I just wanted to know the book time for the ZX. I'll be supplying all parts so labour is the only bill I'll get. £35/hr x an average of 5hrs = £175 + parts which won't come to £225
thanks again, Slim.
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