rodders Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 i was wondering what people have paid for 1.8 head gasket replacement as will be getting mine done soon. also what do you ask for as i have heard there is a better one to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 You need to make sure you get the MLS gasket (Multi-Layered Shim Steel). The one secifically for the Freelander 1.8 will also come with a head saver and 2 steel locating dowels. This thread covers the work involved - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=22464 The job can be done easily in a day if the head isn't skimmed (but it should be at least checked). Expect to pay about £300 at a garage, down to about £200 elsewhere. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley100 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi What is a HEAD SAVER? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 It stops the fire rings (the steel rings of the head gasket), from digging into the head face. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsetfreelander Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I have just read this with interest since my son is looking at freelanders but can't afford a TD4. Approximately how much should he budget for a garage to do the complete job on a 1.8 petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 If the head gasket has blown, then the head should be checked for flatness, and then possibly a skim to either get it flat again, or to restore the face (£20 round here). Head set (MLS, head saver, dowels), about £23. Other gaskets, such as inlet and exhaust - about £10, so £43 so far. Total labour time is 2-3 hrs, so maybe £150 on top of that - depending on the garage labour rates. I have heard of garages charging £500 or more to do what is really a straight-forward job (some even say the engine needs replacing ). Dodgy characters aside - maybe £300. I have done so many of these that the K-series engine head gasket is the only one that I have a set price on (barring unforseen problems). Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty1a Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 If the head gasket has blown, then the head should be checked for flatness, and then possibly a skim to either get it flat again, or to restore the face (£20 round here). Head set (MLS, head saver, dowels), about £23. Other gaskets, such as inlet and exhaust - about £10, so £43 so far. Total labour time is 2-3 hrs, so maybe £150 on top of that - depending on the garage labour rates. I have heard of garages charging £500 or more to do what is really a straight-forward job (some even say the engine needs replacing ). Dodgy characters aside - maybe £300. I have done so many of these that the K-series engine head gasket is the only one that I have a set price on (barring unforseen problems). Les. I agree with Les the K series head gasket is pretty standard and easy to do - great access etc.. Where abouts are you? maybe someone could help you out? Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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