Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hi Guys,
I am having a few issues with my Vectra.
It is a 1998 Holden Vectra GL JS 1 with 173000KMS
Took it in for a service the other day and I asked them to check out the Coolant Reservoir as it was losing coolant and the car was also vibrating on start up until I hit about 1100RPM.
They said that the Head Gasket was leaking into the Cooling System and this is why I was losing the coolant.
Anway, I was just wondering how much you all think this might cost to get fixed? I have had to have the cars head gasket replaced once before but I dont know if it was leaking into the cooling system last time as I wasn't losing coolant? If it is too expensive I might just look at selling it as is, hopefully I should get about $5000.00 for it as is.
Thanks for your help Guys.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC)
Posts: 758
|
Hi Adam,
(1) Ask GMH what it will cost to fix. Thats the best solution. It cant be THAT expensive.
(2) If its too pricey sell the car.
(3) WIth teh $5000 you get from the VECTRA buy a good HQ V8 (4.2 or 5.0). No emission laws, huge boot, run well, sound great and the cost of a gasket pair is around $30.00. You can also get parts from Kmart, AutoOne, or Repco Sat/Sun Arvo. You wont get that service from GMH.
Cheers John
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC)
Posts: 758
|
Hi Adam,
(1) Ask GMH what it will cost to fix. Thats the best solution. It cant be THAT expensive.
(2) If its too pricey sell the car.
(3) WIth teh $5000 you get from the VECTRA buy a good HQ V8 (4.2 or 5.0). No emission laws, huge boot, run well, so
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hey John,
So you think all I need to do is replace the head gasket and all will be good?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hey John,
So you think all I need to do is replace the head gasket and all will be good?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Oh, Also, KMART Tyre and Auto advised me it would cost about $1500 - $2500 to fix.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Oh, Also, KMART Tyre and Auto advised me it would cost about $1500 - $2500 to fix.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,898
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)
|
Adam. The head may be warped or damaged, especially so if the head gasket was changed before indicating previous overheating problems? Have you kept coolant/corrosion inhibitor up to it with regular servicing? It may also be corroded as a result meaning a |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,898
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)
|
Adam. The head may be warped or damaged, especially so if the head gasket was changed before indicating previous overheating problems? Have you kept coolant/corrosion inhibitor up to it with regular servicing? It may also be corroded as a result meaning a new/replacement head.
Where are you? Id definitely get further advice though. $2500 sounds steep though, but id not be surprised if it cost you well over $1000 to repair. All said, youd probably get a good secondhand engine fitted for less than $1500 and with less kM.
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC)
Posts: 758
|
If it were just laking then prob just the gasket. Teh shuddering worrier me a bit.
WHat colour and consistency is the engine oil ?? Does it look normal or like MILO ?? If MILO like the water is in the oil and its gettin to the bearings. Go have a look.
John
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC)
Posts: 758
|
If it were just laking then prob just the gasket. Teh shuddering worrier me a bit.
WHat colour and consistency is the engine oil ?? Does it look normal or like MILO ?? If MILO like the water is in the oil and its gettin to the bearings. Go have a look.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
hi well a head job,now days????? is it a v6??
say for example a au falcon 6cyl one head, $500 to repair or exchange the head, add vrs kit coolant 8hrs labour,$1000...
is it a all alloy v6? and the heads have been off before?
how long ago? the alloy can
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
hi well a head job,now days????? is it a v6??
say for example a au falcon 6cyl one head, $500 to repair or exchange the head, add vrs kit coolant 8hrs labour,$1000...
is it a all alloy v6? and the heads have been off before?
how long ago? the alloy can go soft if it,s been to hot and the head bolts just sink into the head and not compression on the gasket,all over
you either have to do the job right$$$ or just chemi-weld and drive it into a car yard.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hi Guys,
It is a 2.2L 4 Cylinder :-)
When I checked the oil before it went in, it was a milky brown but I havent checked it since and cant check it now since it is dark and I dont have a flashlight.
Is their anything I can do just to stop the vibration so I can take it to one of those Cash for Cars places? Or even better, anyone from the ACT / NSW want to buy it?
- Adam
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hi Guys,
It is a 2.2L 4 Cylinder :-)
When I checked the oil before it went in, it was a milky brown but I haven't checked it since and can't check it now since it is dark and I don't have a flashlight.
Is their anything I can do just to stop th
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Forgot to answer the other question, head gasket was replaced about 2 years ago.
What is chemi-weld?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Forgot to answer the other question, head gasket was replaced about 2 years ago.
What is chemi-weld?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hey Guys,
Wondering if you can help me locate some engine sealant? Where can I get it from, I have been reading up on the net and it said it should be good for a few weeks to months until it can be fixed, just enough time for me to p!ss it off to a dealership.
Thanks Guys
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Hey Guys,
Wondering if you can help me locate some engine sealant? Where can I get it from, I have been reading up on the net and it said it should be good for a few weeks to months until it can be fixed, just enough time for me to p!ss it off to a de
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
Groups: Guests
Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC)
Posts: 43,977
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
g,day..
i recently done a head on a 2002 astra that broke a cambelt and bent all valves not including my 16 hours labour the total parts bill was about $3000.
as for chemi weld this stuff if used by directions is brilliant! I have used this on four
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
