blown head gasket

[nuttysaxo]

OK just wondering while the head is off , should I get the valve stem oil seals replaced while head is being skimmed ? engine is at 90 thousand approx . Also what gasket would you recommend for my Saxo ?
cheers :y:

[Manu]

I'd replace them for peace of mind. Also I would buy nothing but the original part as from experience I have to redo 2 gasket jobs because the aftermarket part failed. That's when I found out I could have had the part cheaper from the manufacturer...

[nuttysaxo]

I'd replace them for peace of mind. Also I would buy nothing but the original part as from experience I have to redo 2 gasket jobs because the aftermarket part failed. That's when I found out I could have had the part cheaper from the manufacturer...


cheers for that been quoted so far 330 to 500 , been contemplating binning the saxo and buying another one , but the shell is in good nick .

[stevo67]

Those prices,do they include a cambelt kit+water pump?Plus are they skimming the head as well?

[Ben_SaxoForte]

Price sounds reasonable if it includes everything. I'd imagine most saxo's are gonna have their issues if you bought another one anyway, personally i'd stick with the car you know.

[Bedford126]

I did the head gasket on mine with water pump cam belt and aux belts for £125 inc car from Citroen. It's a job you can do at home they are super basic engines to work on. Also did a full refurb on the cylinder head for like £50. I would seriously look into doing it yourself cus £500 is laughable.

[nuttysaxo]

Those prices,do they include a cambelt kit+water pump?Plus are they skimming the head as well?

Hello Stevo , no mate just head skim , new gaskets , coolant , oil change .
Just got myself a recon head now with new stem oil seals , have to wait 2 days turn around for it to be machined , so thought bugger it and get a recon .

[nuttysaxo]

I did the head gasket on mine with water pump cam belt and aux belts for £125 inc car from Citroen. It's a job you can do at home they are super basic engines to work on. Also did a full refurb on the cylinder head for like £50. I would seriously look into doing it yourself cus £500 is laughable.

Hello Bedford . would love to have a go but I relying on the one car at the moment , next year moving in with my girlfriend this saxo will come off the road and I will be prepping it all for a respray , so I will buy another saxo to shout out when it goes wrong ! lol