?'s on Head Gasket

[SnTeAoNnG]

I just got a 95 neon to use for the winter so i dont have to put my 84 cali mustang through the pain. I have concluded that my head gasket is blown and i have found online that this is a common problem. If anyone could give me some advice on what I should do that would be great. Does the dealership recall it? How long does it take to do if anyone has ever done it themselves. Thank you, Ryan

[sdnicker]

Join the head gasket problem club. I just replaced the gasket on my wifes 1996 Neon. The dealer told me that Dodge used a one piece gasket from 1993 -1999 and then went to a three piece gasket....which is what they are supposed to use to replace it with now. Cost me $550, but I also had them change the timing belt at the same time so I didn't have to do it later. I had it back in 2 days. This is very common after 60,000 miles and Dodge will not stand behind their product.

[joedirt76]

Its pretty much a guarantee that if you own a neon, that you will need to change the headgasket at some point or another...I have a '95, I changed mine, also the timing belt at the same time, might as well do it, trust me. Me and a friend of mine did the work, it took all day, but only cost about $150, had to borrow a 3-jaw puller from the parts store though. If you can, do it yourself, save yourself some big cash.
Good luck