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Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
I thought it was my tranny but I was driving in sac yesterday and my shit just blew the fuck up !! I had someone look at it and they said it was a head gasket!! that fuckin sucks!! how much is that going to cost to fix anyone know???

All I got to say is Damn!!

POLO
 

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
head gasket? $60 in parts... 4 hours in labor. You might be able to do it yourself, otherwise don't be surprised if the bill starts at $500.
 
Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
I am taking it to a shop cause I know jack about cars one guy I called alread said 1200 and I was like whoa!! what is a reasonable price??

POLO
 

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
head gasket change requires:
intake removal, head removal, header(s) removal, and damn near all of the engine front dress removal, drain and refill radiator.

competent mechanic with air tools, 2 hours.
shop time is about 4 hours though.
no parts other than a new set of head gasket(s) required.

I wouldn't be comfortable paying more than $500 for that.
That's already roughly $100-$200/hr. depending on how long it takes them. [worship]
 

Posted by 98StangPower (Member # 518) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by POLO916:
I am taking it to a shop cause I know jack about cars one guy I called alread said 1200 and I was like whoa!! what is a reasonable price??

POLO

Hey atleast have you have a hundred already saved...
 

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :
 
Contact your local Ford dealer. Our cars have a TSB or something for the head gaskets. This might be free because you are under 100,000 miles. Your car is a '95, so your car is close to 7 years old depending on when in 1995 it was made. (If I did my math right.)

Call your dealer up tomorrow morning. This might be free to you.

Jesse
 

Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
anyone else have any info on what jesse said Idont wanna call and sound like a jack ass!!

POLO
 

Posted by MR. STALLION (Member # 374) on :
 
Whatup POLO, I can tell you it will cost alot. I use to have a 95v6 a while ago, and I blew my heads as well. They took apart the whole engine, i'm talkin bout everthing. My shit was practically gutted. I was doin bout 100+ on the freeway for abot 2-3 miles one late night. The next day the car would shake hella crazy. I pulled over, popped the hood, and my coolant bottle was boilin' I tried to get it home and made it, but thick white smoke was comin out the exhaust. I checked everthing and found I blew the head gaskets. Coolant was leaking into my block and the engine was pumpin' coolant insted of oil. That's why the white smoke came through the rear. I think I paid bout $700 for it, and them lazy mechanics took a week and a half to fix it when I was told it would take 3 days. As soon as I picked it up, I went to dealerships lookin for a new stang. That's how I got my current baby Just look at her....ahhhhhhhhhh
 
Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
yea bro I am fucked i am getting estimates of around 1500-2200 I just found a guy who will do it for 950 so I am just gonna go with that!!! I am trading this bitch as soon as i get it back I plan on getting a 95gt or just say fuck it and get an 2000 gt!!

POLO
 

Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by POLO916:
yea bro I am fucked i am getting estimates of around 1500-2200 I just found a guy who will do it for 950 so I am just gonna go with that!!! I am trading this bitch as soon as i get it back I plan on getting a 95gt or just say fuck it and get an 2000 gt!!

POLO

Sounds like you have the right idea. $950 isn't too bad of a price. Its pretty common for those 3.8L V6's to blow head gaskets. Ford had a recall on some cars. You may want to double check to see if its covered under the recall or not.
 

Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
I called every ford dealer in northern califonia and they all said the same thing!! No our recall and stb's do not cover head gaskets!!!
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
there's a number to call ford directly. be persistent. they're not making the H.G. recall up.
 
Posted by Bullitt208 (Member # 441) on :
 
Polo,

Try doing some research here:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/


Look under recalls and service bulletins.

Good Luck,

Eric
 

Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
what do you mean? I called hella ford company's!! I am not tottaly sure what I should say any suggestions??

POLO
 

Posted by Bullitt208 (Member # 441) on :
 
Found this one under TSB's:

Technical Service Bulletins Summary


Make: FORD
Model: MUSTANG
Year: 1995
Service Bulletin Number: 00M10
Bulletin Sequence Number: 138

Summary Description:

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT #1 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. *TT

On edit: This sounds exactly like oyur problem.

Make: FORD
Model: MUSTANG
Year: 1995
Service Bulletin Number: 00M10S2
Bulletin Sequence Number: 164

Summary Description:

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET(S). THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE, WHICH, IF NOT DETECTED, CAN CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT


There are other TSB's that mention head gaskets as well. Don't beleive the dealer if they say there are no TSB's for Head Gaskets.

[ March 18, 2002: Message edited by: Bullitt208 ]


 
Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
ok i found something under tsb for the head gaskets on my year mustang what now??

POLO
 

Posted by Bullitt208 (Member # 441) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by POLO916:
ok i found something under tsb for the head gaskets on my year mustang what now??

POLO


Call a Ford dealer and reference the TSB # and ask them if oyur car falls under the TSB.
 

Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
I am calling right now!! Bullit 208 thanks alot bro!!!

POLO
 

Posted by POLO916 (Member # 550) on :
 
ok I called the dealership and now they are lookin it up and will call me up in 35 minutes!!

POLO
 





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