Head gasket blown - what should I do????

[Dragon Dave 1]

The garage has told me the head gasket is blowing and they have quoted me £750 for the work (including having the head skimmed)

I need to decide if I should get the work done on this engine or get a second hand/reconditioned engine.

My car has done 130,000 miles, the engine was all good apart from the obviouse. It hasn't had the chains done.

I have spent too much money on the suspension to consider scrapping the car.

One option is to get a cheap second hand engine and have that fitted but then I have to take my chances on that engine and it might not be any better than what I have got.

Another option is to get an engine that has been rebuilt.....this might cost more than having the work done to my engine but also might be a better engine.

At least if I get the work done to my engine then I know where I am with it.

Does anyone have any experience of this, or any advice?

What would you do?

Thanks for any help

[Nero Mk 2 8]

ive a cheap 2nd hand engine you could have if it helps?

[chief ka kar 0]

At that price i would throw a bit more money in and get a recon with the chains done. If you plan on keeping the car then it should last you another 130.000 if you service it reg

[Dragon Dave 1]

Thanks for the replies......

I think a recon would be a good option......it might be more costly but possibly better in the long run.

Nero, how much is your cheap engine? What can you tell me about it?.....mileage, service history, any other info?

Is it worth having a 2.9 corrado engine fitted? My car is an OBD2

[Nero Mk 2 8]

Hi mate, came out of a auto, got piles of service for it including recent chains(within past couple of years) if memory serves was on about 113k

Here is the link for the car advert when i bought it

http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?394766.0#post_396843

looking for 200 quid

forgot to add, im in bromley