Blown Head Gasket - 96 Firebird V6

My engine had been running hot lately and this was the diagnosis my regular mechanic gave. Unfortunately, he can't fix it and i've been told that is might run a minimum of $500 (probably more) to fix.


I've been doing some of the simple fixes on my own and am wondering if this is a task I'd be able to do myself. I am a pretty competent guy but don't have a ton of experiene with large fixes.

So,

1. Is that cost in the ball park?
2. Should I even consider doing it myself?

Well check and see how much work it would be to pull the heads off of that V6. If you are willing to give it a try it would be a lot less than 500 dollars but it would take some time and effort. I don't trust people who work on my cars because it isn't theirs so they don't really give to shits.

that's one reason i am asking. i trust my regular mechanic and wish he could do it. now, unless i do it, i will be dealing with someone new.

Hmmm. Have you checked on how much work it would be? I've changed the head gasket on a cavalier, talon and 626 but they were all 4 cylinders.

i've talked to my mechanic again... it's definitely out of my league to fix. might need a new water pump, too. he recommended someone, so that's what i'll go with for now.

thanks for your help, though.

No problem. If you need anything else i'll try to help.