Just learned I need new Head Gasket Cost: $2800!!
11-22-2005, 09:34 AM
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Just learned I need new Head Gasket Cost: $2800!!
While driving, all the coolant came out of my car. I pulled over immediately. When I added water, it all came straight out somewhere near the back of the engine. It was towed to Chevy who said the did a nitrogen test on it and said it needs a new head gasket and will cost $2800! "And the ZR1 needs special tools." Does this sound right? Any mechanics in NJ who can work on ZR1?
thanks
thanks
11-22-2005, 10:20 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Fly Jeffvette out to your neck of the woods, it will be done right.
11-22-2005, 10:42 AM
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Sorry to hear that,this isa thread related to your problem,i dont know if you saw it.
What we need i a small working party of enthusiasts to help others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=50
What we need i a small working party of enthusiasts to help others.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=50
11-22-2005, 11:31 AM
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I have the tools to do this job and if you want to fly me up ill be cheaper than Jeff since he is in washington and im in North Carolina.
Or bring your car down and I can do it here.
and yes I have done many top ends!
as for the cost ill charge you $50 a hour you need to buy the gaskets but I can get them all for you!
johnny
Or bring your car down and I can do it here.
and yes I have done many top ends!
as for the cost ill charge you $50 a hour you need to buy the gaskets but I can get them all for you!
johnny
11-22-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by phrogs
I have the tools to do this job and if you want to fly me up ill be cheaper than Jeff since he is in washington and im in North Carolina.
Or bring your car down and I can do it here.
and yes I have done many top ends!
as for the cost ill charge you $50 a hour you need to buy the gaskets but I can get them all for you!
johnny
Or bring your car down and I can do it here.
and yes I have done many top ends!
as for the cost ill charge you $50 a hour you need to buy the gaskets but I can get them all for you!
johnny
11-22-2005, 02:47 PM
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Could the leak be the casting plug on the head fell out ?
It's happened before...........
It's happened before...........
11-22-2005, 02:56 PM
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Check FREEZE PLUG
.50 cent freeze plug and couple hours to yank the motor
If you need a freeze plug let me know i have a few i'll send one out to you FREE.
Cost zero dollars just your time to pull the motor.
.50 cent freeze plug and couple hours to yank the motor
If you need a freeze plug let me know i have a few i'll send one out to you FREE.
Cost zero dollars just your time to pull the motor.
11-22-2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 90ZR1
While driving, all the coolant came out of my car. I pulled over immediately. When I added water, it all came straight out somewhere near the back of the engine. It was towed to Chevy who said the did a nitrogen test on it and said it needs a new head gasket and will cost $2800! "And the ZR1 needs special tools." Does this sound right? Any mechanics in NJ who can work on ZR1?
thanks
thanks
11-22-2005, 06:12 PM
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Drifting
Originally Posted by Cdn ZR1 Mike
Gotta love how the ZR1 folks come to the rescue! I love this place. 
Well said,ide be lost if it wasnt for the guys on this forum
11-22-2005, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by phrogs
Oh and anyone on the east coast I do know what I am doing for tearing down one of these motors. 
That's cool Phrogs. Nice of you to volunteer your time. Money is not an issue here, but your time is worth something. Having someone qualified like you is the biggest benefit of all.
Boatman
11-22-2005, 08:31 PM
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flatbed
Ouch, when I shipped mine from Ill to NJ it went on like the smallest incline I ever saw and it hit...I am so scared of flatbeds...
If it were me I would let Phroggs do it, he is getting kudos from othr peeps and Vette Dr's although I hear they are great is gonna set you back quite a bit before u get there
But then again who knows....good luck dude, I will be watching and if I knew more than how to change oil or wiper blades I would help u out.
If it were me I would let Phroggs do it, he is getting kudos from othr peeps and Vette Dr's although I hear they are great is gonna set you back quite a bit before u get there
But then again who knows....good luck dude, I will be watching and if I knew more than how to change oil or wiper blades I would help u out.