Head Gasket in Letchworth

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Top garages for Head Gasket in Letchworth (80 found)
qwiktyres.com limited
141 Jobs Completed
stevenage
4.5 / 5

We area small run independent garage who have been open for 8 years and thrive to do our up most best service to your car and treat your car as if it was one of our own

Dom`s Garage
434 Jobs Completed
Letchworth
5.0 / 5

Dom`s garage are a small family run independent garage, who take great pride in offering our customers a friendly, honest and high quality service that meets their needs

J Wilks Mechanical LTD
122 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
5.0 / 5

Whether your vehicle needs a quick mobile repair or a visit to a fully equipped workshop, I can help. Qualifying as a Master Technician with Ford during my career enables

WHITE EAGLE MOTORS
34 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
5.0 / 5

Hi. We provide all brands vehicle mobile mechanic service and repairs. Some of services we provide are vehicle inspections, servicing inc oil and filters and automatic ge

Hesketh Commercials ltd
209 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.4 / 5

Hesketh Commercials covers all makes and models but prides themselves as a larger vehicles and hgv specialists, their head mechanic worked in garages as a specialist for

AZ Autos
33 Jobs Completed
Hitchin
4.8 / 5

AZ Autos of Hitchin are dedicated to maintaining your vehicle to the highest standard possible. The servicing schedules for modern cars can vary greatly, between 10,00

Pitstop Letchworth LTD
92 Jobs Completed
Letchworth
5.0 / 5

Pitstop Letchworth LTD

A1 Autos Herts Ltd.
65 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.3 / 5

We are a family-run business with decades of experience between us. Our goal is to provide every customer with a fantastic, stress-free experience when it comes to their

Hi Point Autos
68 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.8 / 5

Hi-Point Autos has built a reputation for prompt, efficient, reliable service combined with the skill and knowledge required to make any business a success, and with over

B V Bowles
2 Job Completed
Shillington
5.0 / 5

B V Bowles have been providing professional car repairs in Hitchin since 1974 and our services extend across the entire Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire areas. The fantasti

Leelac Ltd
194 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.8 / 5

Saab, Vauxhall and Volvo, service and repairs, diagnostics, A/C repairs, engine repairs, map tuning

Gates of Stevenage
8 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
3.0 / 5

Welcome to Gates Ford. We are a Ford main dealer based in Essex and Hertfordshire. As an Approved Ford Authorised Repairer, we’ve been established for over 95-yea

John R Ford and Sons Shefford
2 Job Completed
Shefford
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at John R Ford and Sons (Shefford) Limited we aim to provide you with an unrivalled expe

Auto-Motive Mobile Vehicle Services
1 Job Completed
stevenage
5.0 / 5

"Car trouble getting youdown?With over 10 years of experience in themotor industry, City & Guilds Level 3 Maintainance& Repair of motor vehicles qualificationsand having

Carserv UK
2 Jobs Completed
Hitchin
5.0 / 5

"Carserv UK are based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and cater for a whole range of vehicle electrics, repairs and services. We are determined to stand out from the crowd and

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Head Gasket in Letchworth
Frequently asked questions
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What is a Head Gasket?

The Head Gasket is the gasket (thin sheet of metal creating a perfect seal) that sits between the engine block and the cylinder head (the section of the engine which fits over the cylinders).
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What is a 'blown' Head Gasket?

A blown Head Gasket means that the seal between the cylinders and the other parts of the engine (most commonly the cooling system) has been broken. This can lead to rough running and, moer significantly, overheating, which can cause significant engine damage.
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What are blown Head Gasket symptoms?

If the car is overheating, running poorly, allowing exhaust gases into the radiator (which may cause a bubbling sound) or has a white 'mayonnaise-like' gunk on the underside of the oil filler cap, it is likely that the Head Gasket has blown.
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Will a Head Gasket 'sealer' work?

There are products on the market to seal a blown head gasket but we don't recommend them. They may provide a temporary fix but can block your cooling system, thus causing further damage.
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How much does Head Gasket repair cost?

The Head Gasket itself is a cheap part (usually under £50), but there is a lot of labour involved in dismantling, changing and reassembling. You can expect to pay a minimum of 350, rising depending on the complexity and layout of your car's engine.
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Can you drive with a blown head gasket?

If you must drive with a blown head gasket you technically can, however by no means does this mean you actually should. A blown head gasket can cause all sorts of problems especially an overheated engine and coolant mixing with oil which can seriously damage the engines components such as the camshaft and the bearings.
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How to know if my head gasket is blown

This is a diagnosis that may require some time. Indicators include 1) An oil or coolant leak at the seam between the engine block and the cylinder. 2) Cylinder misfire or misfire on start up accompanied by a puff of white exhaust smoke. 3) Over heating (can be rather subtle). 4) The mixing of coolant and oil which will present itself as a creamy milky texture.

Average rating for  Head Gasket in Letchworth bookings

4.00

4 reviews

What is a Head Gasket?

A head gasket is effectively a seal which is essential for maintaining the temperature and integrity of a car engine. It's a part responsible for sealing pressure within the engine as well as the distribution of oil and coolant.

Every time you turn on your engine the head gasket has to operate within very high temperatures and pressures, which is exactly what it is designed to do. The engine of your car needs to be cooled constantly as it relies on combustion for power and the head gasket is the core component in performing this job.

If the head gasket is damaged, the engine will quickly overheat and serious damage will be caused. Overheating in the engine of your car will lead to a loss of compression, the mixing of oil, water, coolant as well as a reduction in lubrication.

The head gasket is a very complex piece of equipment and so a variety of materials are needed to build it. It has to be able to withstand and function normally at extreme temperatures and pressure, it also needs to be resistant to all of the chemicals and oils which rush around your car engine.

As a result, each gasket from one car to the next is different as the demands of each engine are unique. Car manufacturers like Ford, Vauxhall and BMW spend millions of pounds every year in the research and development of head gaskets to help manage the pressure and cooling of engines.

Unfortunately, if you need a head gasket repairing, it will be on the more expensive side. However, if you follow the advice below you can learn how to recognise problems with your gasket before something serious happens.

Signs that your Head Gasket needs Replacing or Repairing

  • Overheating engine
  • Your temperature gauge is higher than usual
  • White milky oil
  • White smoke from the exhaust pipe
  • Significant loss of coolant with no visible leaks
  • There is coolant or oil on the head of the spark plugs
  • You remove the cap from your car radiator and see bubbles of air rising
  • Your car is chugging or suffers a loss of power
  • There is oil in the water of the cooling system

There are other signs to look out for but unless you are a trained mechanic it will be difficult to spot them which is why it is so important that you have your car checked if you suspect there is an issue.

As mentioned above, if a head gasket blows, it can be a costly repair for you as a huge increase in temperature throughout the engine could very easily cause a range of other issues.

If you need a head gasket repair or if you think you might have an issue with the unit, it is vital that you pay attention to the issue, if you ignore the signs above and the gasket blows while you are driving this could cause serious threat to your safety.

Head Gasket Replacement Cost

A blown head gasket repair can be quite costly for any driver, no matter what car you drive. There is no easy head gasket fix and so you will need to get an experienced mechanic to take a look. The scale does vary for a head gasket repair when looking at different card brands. For a Mercedes, pricing is over £700 on average whereas for a Fiat the price is around £355 on average.

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