change head gasket

Hello my question is it difficult to change the head gasket. Also how much should I pay to get it done.on a disco 2

Well all depends on your experience, and more importantly if you have the right tools as just a torque wrench aint cheap.
if youv not done one before or at least have someone watching over you I wouldn't recommend it..
as for price, last time I changed my head last yr the gasket, bolt kit cost me 200 but a garage prob charge more..then day or twonlabour so not cheap

pm me if you want it done I see your not to far away, sure we can work something out... beats getting ripped by garage anyways!

forgot to mention, its not that hard changing the gasket the hard part is setting it all back up and getting it running smoothly again! so easy to get your clearances wrong.

A lot depends on the engine, which the OP hasn't mentioned.

Peter

I've just done my gasket and changed the head for a new one from Turner Eng. Changing the gasket is easy, it's the removal of manifolds etc that is the pain. I'd also recommend an engine crane as it is very awkward getting the head in and out due to its weight and the engine being on an angle.

listerdiesel said:

A lot depends on the engine, which the OP hasn't mentioned.

Peter

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Bet my last doller its the 300tdi

disco 2, so could be td5 or possibly v8

johnlad said:

disco 2, so could be td5 or possibly v8

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Could also be the 200!! Lol but out of all the engines its the 300 that the worse for blowing his top!! Lol darn rover cheapskates!!

discocheese said:

Could also be the 200!! Lol but out of all the engines its the 300 that the worse for blowing his top!! Lol darn rover cheapskates!!

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Unlikely as in first post it states disco 2

johnlad said:

Unlikely as in first post it states disco 2

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Plenty of disco 2s out their with 200 engines in em!! but I was just joking around, obviously didn't translate very well! Lol

p.s... to the op... the 200 I stated also included the head skim and pressure test...

Its a td5 quoted £500 ish no guarantee might be the end of the road for my car as 50/50 chance it might be a cracked head.wich wont be known until its in bits in a garage then im already £££££ down.yesterday was not a good day.

discocheese said:

Bet my last doller its the 300tdi

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Bet my last euro it's a TD5 !!!!!

dmjb said:

Its a td5 quoted £500 ish no guarantee might be the end of the road for my car as 50/50 chance it might be a cracked head, which wont be known until its in bits in a garage then i'm already £££££ down.yesterday was not a good day.

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Just a thought for you before you start spending any money, can you describe the problem in detail?

Perhaps we might be able to work out some tests to eliminate a cracked head from the equation ???


Dave