Originally Posted by sharp006
I, for one, don't even have the tools to begin the process of fixing my head gasket. The only thing about a car that I could do is audio. I've decided to take my car to a local shop and let them handle the head gasket. The guy is sort of repaying me a small favor and he will get it done for between $150-200. Then i'll have to wait about three weeks til my next check and I'll have my timing belt and pump changed. I truly appreaciate all of the advice from you guys. My uncle tells me that when i get through with this headache, I should get another 60,000 miles. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get a head gasket fixed?
An experienced mechanic should have the head gasket changed in less time than it takes for a timing belt/water pump.
I have done it so many times that I can get the head off it about 45 minutes and back on in a little over an hour.
And the car should last much more than 60k miles assuming nothing else major fails before then.