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92dxman · 04-21-2006, 05:37 PM

A friend of mine just blew a head gasket in his 00 Integra with 70k. He got a quote of $1,700 for the motor and $1,100 for labor. I'm sure he would be able to find a cheaper price somewhere else. Would it be cheaper for him to sell the car as is and go with another ride or fix it? If he did sell it, how much do you think he would able to get for it with the blown motor? He's looking to see if he could get $5k for it as is.

StealthTC · 04-21-2006, 05:40 PM

**** bring it down to me and my buddy, we will do it for half of that price in less than a weekend.

If he wants I will do a full GSR swap too...I have a fresh B18 with everything.

redline · 04-21-2006, 05:47 PM

SHI 8 hour project tops. Pick up a manual and go to town!

underpressure02 · 04-21-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 92dxman

A friend of mine just blew a head gasket in his 00 Integra with 70k. He got a quote of $1,700 for the motor and $1,100 for labor. I'm sure he would be able to find a cheaper price somewhere else. Would it be cheaper for him to sell the car as is and go with another ride or fix it? If he did sell it, how much do you think he would able to get for it with the blown motor? He's looking to see if he could get $5k for it as is.

Why the hell does he need a new motor if he blew the head gasket? I changed my headgasket on my civic at the dyno on saturday. It is not that hard and sure as hell not going to cost that price you were quoted. PM me if you want it done a lot cheaper

redline · 04-21-2006, 06:04 PM

If coolant made it to the oil and he drove the car then he will most likely need a rebuild shortly after. But have the head looked at before it goes back on for hairline cracks between the jets. I would hate to spend the money on gaskets and bolts then find out it didnt fix the problem, just to turn around and buy the same ish again! By the way make sure he uses Felpro gaskets.

The parts should run about $200.

underpressure02 · 04-21-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redline

If coolant made it to the oil and he drove the car then he will most likely need a rebuild shortly after. But have the head looked at before it goes back on for hairline cracks between the jets. I would hate to spend the money on gaskets and bolts then find out it didnt fix the problem, just to turn around and buy the same ish again! By the way make sure he uses Felpro gaskets.

The parts should run about $200.

Unless he did not drain the oil and it pitted the bearings I do not see it having a problem. Or if it blew really bad and filled the cylinders up and hydrolocked the motor then he has an issue. Have the head checked to make sure it is not warped. Also I would use a stock honda head gasket. I don't use after market gaskets or bearning on my motors.

2point4DSM · 04-21-2006, 10:33 PM

Coolant has a nasty tendency to eat up bearings even while mixed with oil. And something else that needs to be considered is why did the motor blow a headgasket anyway???

Best case scenario is the motor was turbo-charged, over-boosted, which subsequently lifted the head and all it needs is a new gasket. I don't even know if this motor was turbo-charged.

Typically what happens is the motor was driven with a stuck thermostat or low coolant due to an external leak and the motor overheated which warped the head and blew the gasket. In this case it is absolutely necessary to deck the head flat and check the block for straightness.

It is also very possible the motor had a blown headgaseket for a while and was mixing coolant for a while which would mean it is probably cheaper and easier in the long run to swap out the motor.

Ultimately, it is hard to say what is going on till the motor is cracked open and checked out so any quote to fix the problem is worthless till the work is started.

underpressure02 · 04-23-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2point4DSM

Coolant has a nasty tendency to eat up bearings even while mixed with oil.

Dam if I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the last week I would be rich as hell. My new motor for my race car is leaking coolant in with the oil and I can not find where it is coming from. Changed out the head gasket and still doing it. It is a very small leak and only does it while under boost. Did a leak down test and pressurized the system and all seems good. So I am still searching for the dam leak. If people did not keep telling me that I am going to f up my bearings I would race it at NHRA spring nationals in may but looks like I will have to keep searching for the leak.

awdlaserbeam · 04-23-2006, 02:42 AM

That is why a shop quoted you what appears to be soo much money. If they diagnosed it as a head gasket and went to replace it; and it turned out to be something else, or they experienced lots of problems they need a way to re-coop some of their money.

If you just went ahead and replaced the head gasket it would cost you a couple hundred dollars in labor and/or ~ a days worth of labor. If you go that route and your motor has probelms again, you will probably regret not taking the extra time now to figure what your whole probelm is.

redtruck123 · 04-23-2006, 11:51 AM

how much to do a blown head gasket on a 90 cougar xr7 supercharged

redline · 04-23-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redtruck123

how much to do a blown head gasket on a 90 cougar xr7 supercharged

I thought that was the same engine as the Thunderbird TURBO coupe.

04-21-2006, 05:37 PM	#1
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Integra with blown head gasket A friend of mine just blew a head gasket in his 00 Integra with 70k. He got a quote of $1,700 for the motor and $1,100 for labor. I'm sure he would be able to find a cheaper price somewhere else. Would it be cheaper for him to sell the car as is and go with another ride or fix it? If he did sell it, how much do you think he would able to get for it with the blown motor? He's looking to see if he could get $5k for it as is.

04-21-2006, 05:47 PM	#3
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	SHI 8 hour project tops. Pick up a manual and go to town! __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

04-21-2006, 06:04 PM	#5
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	If coolant made it to the oil and he drove the car then he will most likely need a rebuild shortly after. But have the head looked at before it goes back on for hairline cracks between the jets. I would hate to spend the money on gaskets and bolts then find out it didnt fix the problem, just to turn around and buy the same ish again! By the way make sure he uses Felpro gaskets. The parts should run about $200. __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

04-21-2006, 10:33 PM	#7
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	Coolant has a nasty tendency to eat up bearings even while mixed with oil. And something else that needs to be considered is why did the motor blow a headgasket anyway??? Best case scenario is the motor was turbo-charged, over-boosted, which subsequently lifted the head and all it needs is a new gasket. I don't even know if this motor was turbo-charged. Typically what happens is the motor was driven with a stuck thermostat or low coolant due to an external leak and the motor overheated which warped the head and blew the gasket. In this case it is absolutely necessary to deck the head flat and check the block for straightness. It is also very possible the motor had a blown headgaseket for a while and was mixing coolant for a while which would mean it is probably cheaper and easier in the long run to swap out the motor. Ultimately, it is hard to say what is going on till the motor is cracked open and checked out so any quote to fix the problem is worthless till the work is started. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW! Last edited by 2point4DSM; 04-21-2006 at 10:42 PM.

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StealthTC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member #1114 My Ride: B5 A4, MKIII Supra iTrader: (0)	**** bring it down to me and my buddy, we will do it for half of that price in less than a weekend. If he wants I will do a full GSR swap too...I have a fresh B18 with everything.

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awdlaserbeam Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Member #1126 iTrader: (0)	That is why a shop quoted you what appears to be soo much money. If they diagnosed it as a head gasket and went to replace it; and it turned out to be something else, or they experienced lots of problems they need a way to re-coop some of their money. If you just went ahead and replaced the head gasket it would cost you a couple hundred dollars in labor and/or ~ a days worth of labor. If you go that route and your motor has probelms again, you will probably regret not taking the extra time now to figure what your whole probelm is.

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