Head Gasket Questions!!!

[Phat_Si]

I need to know a few things about head gaskets. Here they go:
-What is a good price for a stock head gasket?
-What would be a good price for the install of a head gasket?
-Could I (without any in engine experience) install it myself?
-Also, Anybody got instructions on how to cut my springs? It's just temporary, and I would want to do it somehow right (less bounce effect)!

If you know the answer to any of these questions then post up. thx

- Phat_Si

[Moppie]

Changing a head gasket is not an easy job if you've never worked on a car before. If your mechanicly inclined and have a good quality service book the right tools and enough time it can be done. But I dont recomend it if the car is your only mode of transport.
Cost depends on who does it, and what sort of car you have. Could be anywhere from $2-600 or more. While the head is off its often a good idea to look at other things as well like timing belt, water pump etc. As well as vavle seals etc.




THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY TO CUT SPRINGS!!!!!!
AND IT IS NOT TEMPORARY! YOU CANT WELD THEM BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!
DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT! ITS INSTINT DEATH FOR YOU AND YOUR CAR!

[Phat_Si]

I know i can't weld them back together!!! Who's that stupid? I plan on gettin different springs in the mid-summer. Oh, and why is it INSTANT DEATH???

- Phat_Si

[Rice-Rocketeer]

It's sarcasm.

There is no right way to do it. You take apart your suspension, take out the springs, clamp it down and use a rotary air grinder to cut off a few coils, put it back together and you have effectively fucked up your whole suspension system.