06-03-2012, 06:43 PM
Ah that's probably a yes in my case then lol. Might help if i explain a bit more detail:
Engine has done over 100k, the owner only wants it to keep running for a couple more years, she can't afford much. My total budget for a full service and head gasket change comes to a mighty £250, which is meant to include my time, but at this rate i'll be lucky to get £5/h... :S The head hasn't been skimmed, i've cleaned it and the block myself, the gasket is "payern" ie generic motor factors £20 (trade) jobby. Would you say new stretch bolts are absolutely necessary or could i get away with the old ones if it only needs to last a couple of years..?
Engine has done over 100k, the owner only wants it to keep running for a couple more years, she can't afford much. My total budget for a full service and head gasket change comes to a mighty £250, which is meant to include my time, but at this rate i'll be lucky to get £5/h... :S The head hasn't been skimmed, i've cleaned it and the block myself, the gasket is "payern" ie generic motor factors £20 (trade) jobby. Would you say new stretch bolts are absolutely necessary or could i get away with the old ones if it only needs to last a couple of years..?