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Originally Posted by carpenter_jai
Anyone know how long it takes to replace the head gasket, and is it worthwhile for me to only do the gasket?
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I did the head gasket and had the head rebuilt last year on my 1.3L 4 Cyl here in Victoria. Start to finish, head came off easy and replaced easy... I figure it took me about 5 hours total. Key though, even though it is not mentioned, is to replace the head bolts at the same time. I did some research and found out that mine were torque to yield... cost me $40 from the dealer for the piece of mind that everything is ok. I figure with the head gasket and seal kit ($180) plus getting the head machined and rebuilt ($450) I still came out ahead on my $300 firefly... I know I am laughing with gas here at $1.145/L.
Also, while you are in there, you might want to consider doing the timing belt... you have it all apart anyways and knowing that that belt is good is a good thing to know.
Hope this helps Jai. Ask if there are any questions. I'll help as much as I can.
Stan