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Old 10-15-2008, 09:20 PM
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Blown head gasket?

Im sure i blew a head gasket. How much should it cost to open up and diagnose the problems? 07 dodge cummins 5.9
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IF YOU ARE DOING THE WORK YOUR self and have a engine lift. and new head gasket is just under $75 delivered.
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If your warrenty is not out? Let the dealer do it free.
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Originally Posted by rossk
Im sure i blew a head gasket. How much should it cost to open up and diagnose the problems? 07 dodge cummins 5.9
Did you blister your lips, and did it respect you in the morning?
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How are you sure it blew a headgasket?

As far as changing it out and getting the job done right you are probably looking at a grand minimum.
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Did you blister your lips, and did it respect you in the morning?
That is the funniest post I have seen in a long time
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As said above, you should still be under warranty. And how did you come to decide you blew a head gasket?
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That is the funniest post I have seen in a long time
but in bad taste.....
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Originally Posted by Rpainter
IF YOU ARE DOING THE WORK YOUR self and have a engine lift. and new head gasket is just under $75 delivered.
where can i get a head gasket for $75.00?
i think i'll be needing one soon
here's the reason i ask,
this is from NAPA
Cylinder Head Gasket
Item#: FPG9522PT

Price: $219.00
tax and shipping not included

Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime.


Attributes:
Features & Benefits:The Industry Standard For Non Retorque Head Gaskets. Features Premium Grade Coating
Facing
and Armor.
Features & Benefits - 4:Round Bore Shape.
Product Features:PermaTorque.
Material:Composite Facing w/Steel Core.
Combustion Chamber Opening Size:4.175"
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Originally Posted by johnh
where can i get a head gasket for $75.00?
i think i'll be needing one soon
here's the reason i ask,
this is from NAPA
Cylinder Head Gasket
Item#: FPG9522PT

Price: $219.00
tax and shipping not included

Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime.


Attributes:
Features & Benefits:The Industry Standard For Non Retorque Head Gaskets. Features Premium Grade Coating
Facing
and Armor.
Features & Benefits - 4:Round Bore Shape.
Product Features:PermaTorque.
Material:Composite Facing w/Steel Core.
Combustion Chamber Opening Size:4.175"
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...=4&catalogid=1 you are not looking in the right places
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