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[aznsyco84]

HOw much would it cost to fix a 94 prelud with a head gasket leak? It would have to include labor since i probably wont know how to fix it myself.

[1991exrs]

well in canadain doallers lol

[Rootznation]

probably about 1,000,000 dollars .

[immeraufdemhund]

would depend if it's vtec or not. non vtec if it doesn't have a warped or cracked head probably about 500 american. more if it's vtec...which is crap.. but they say it's harder. I don't think it is.

[deevergote]

If the head gasket is damaged, all you have to do is remove the head and replace it. Get a manual and all the proper tools, and follow the directions.

However, a blown head gasket is usually the result of one of two things... excess boost (which means it was turbo'd), or more likely, overheating. If it was overheated, the head could also be warped. That would require machining or replacing the head (depending on the extent of the damage).

So, depending on if the head is damaged, the price for parts would be about $200-$400 for the gaskets, seals, and everything else that should be replaced at the same time (timing belt, water pump...) Then the labor would depend on the shop doing the work. Plan on at least $500 in labor, I would think.

Learn to do it yourself. If it's not your only car, it's worth the time it'll take.

[F20A CB7]

If the head gasket is damaged, all you have to do is remove the head and replace it. Get a manual and all the proper tools, and follow the directions.

However, a blown head gasket is usually the result of one of two things... excess boost (which means it was turbo'd), or more likely, overheating. If it was overheated, the head could also be warped. That would require machining or replacing the head (depending on the extent of the damage).

So, depending on if the head is damaged, the price for parts would be about $200-$400 for the gaskets, seals, and everything else that should be replaced at the same time (timing belt, water pump...) Then the labor would depend on the shop doing the work. Plan on at least $500 in labor, I would think.

Learn to do it yourself. If it's not your only car, it's worth the time it'll take.

which manual would u recommend for our hondas. helm?

[deevergote]

Helm is best, yes. I've used both Haynes and Chiltons in the past, and they are lacking in many areas... but they are useful to a point. Having BOTH of those would be a good idea, if you don't want to afford the Helms manual. If one isn't clear, the other often explains it differently.

[NAiL05]

Helms manual all the way. If you still cant do it then call up shops and see how much they would charge. Every place has a different labor rate and yea.

[deevergote]

Also, chances are that any damage YOU could do to the engine has already been done. Might as well learn on it now! Just loosen the head bolts properly, and in the correct order... everything else is just following instructions and pulling stuff off!

[F20A CB7]

wat gets me pissed is the timin belt i know this is

but we were talkin about manuals

the balance shaft i took that off when i did it i didnt know wat i was doing.
but i gotta change this belt and pump soon.

helm is like 70beans i think they have diff ones like 3 diff ones