2K For Head Gasket Replacement A Fair Deal?

[Boost3237]

I've called around and have been quoted $2,000 across the board to have my head gasket replaced. I have also been told if I replace the HG to also replace the timing belt. Would it be wise to do so or am I ok?

car has 180k and the T belt was last done at 140k

[Matty Moo]

That's bullshit.

Call Davie Motors in Davie. I deal with a guy named Sean at Volvo123, I think that's who he uses. OR call them and find out.

[Dick Dastardly]

2k for a head gasket is exactly why many of us pick up 8/70 turbos for dirt cheap....

[sconeman]

$1200 is more like it I'd say

[erikv11]

Yes you should do all of the timing components while it is opened up.

If it includes resurfacing the head and new valve stem seals, $2000 is high but not outlandish.

You can do the same job yourself for about $750 in parts and machine shop charges; that assumes all new Volvo brand valve stem seals and quality parts. You provide the labor.

[survolvo]

Yes you should do all of the timing components while it is opened up.

If it includes resurfacing the head and new valve stem seals, $2000 is high but not outlandish.

You can do the same job yourself for about $750 in parts and machine shop charges; that assumes all new Volvo brand valve stem seals and quality parts. You provide the labor.

I'm just finishing mine. First time doing a HG, its not that hard at all. A little time consuming, but it's my first time and I know if I ever do it again ( I hope not) I could probably do it in a day or two if I had all the parts. The part that took the longest was waiting for the new head.

There are a few really good write-ups. Doing it yourself will save you money that you can put into the car. This is the easiest time to do a lot of things since you don't have the head and manifolds in the way.