skyliner
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Registered: 9th Mar 04
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the engine oil from my corsa 1.4 is always leaking. my friend told me that i need to replace a new head gasket.
does anyone one know how much to replace a new one?
cheers
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drunkenfool
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Registered: 7th Feb 03
Location: Hereford Drives: Audi R8 V8
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You can do it yourself with the help of a haynes manual and at least a whole day free. About £20 for the gasket, and less than £20 for the new head bolts. However, if you pay a garage, it will be at least £200 due to the labour.
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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I Did it in about 4 hours, 1st time.£1.07 per bolt from vaux and £5.20 for teh gasket from Part Co.
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: plymouth Drives: Astra Sport
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He means the rocker cover gasket no doubt.
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WARPED
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Registered: 12th Jun 02
Location: Stoke + Wolves - Corsa Sport
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u cud do the rocker cover gasket urself quite easily, but if its head gasket then it is quite a bit of work
u cud do head gasket urself but if ur not very brave with a spanner and have never done anything like it before, then mite be worth taking it to a garage, about 200 quid if it doesnt need skimming
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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If its 8v, its easy. Basically all you need is a good socket set and torque wrench.
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skyliner
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Registered: 9th Mar 04
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thx u guys so much!
But I think i need to have a look in hayes manual 1st
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