827 Head Gasket!

Goto another garage.... You should always get the head skimmed at the same time. Any reputable garage shouldn't charge more than £400 for the whole job (with no complications) and that should also include getting the head tested. Get them to replace the timing belt at the same time, will only add about £20 to the bill as the head already has to come off, it's just a case of putting a new belt on.

I'd steer clear of that garage in future.. bloody disgusting.

You're aware he's talking about a 2.7 V6 here ? So there are TWO heads, and TWO headgaskets to be done ? £400 would be a very cheap price at an Indy garage !

Ah, my mistake... didn't see that bit. Still seems very steep though.

But does he actually need BOTH heads doing? Seems unlikely that they've both blown simultaneously, to me? If not, it should be comparable to a straight four engine.

Cheers, Ade

Many thanks for all the replies to my problem, but the car still goes without any problems, no overheating, fan turning on and off, temp gauge always sit under the ''Norm'' never had I needed to top up the water etc... If There was a problem, and needed to replace the gasket's, I noticed in the Exchange and Mart you can get a recon engine for about £1,000ish or if you wanted the Honda 3.4 engine it will be £1,300.00? Can this 3.4 engine go straight in, will it match engine mounts, auto gearbox, will you have to change the fuel injectors or ECU etc? Is it the same engine just board out?

Thanks