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The only way to "mend" a head gasket is to get it replaced and how much it will cost depends on who replaces it and what they charge.stickypool wrote:I've had my beloved 96 Bongo for about 3 years, in which time I've done around 40,000 miles. I religiously get the van serviced every 3500 miles.
Just recently the water level keeps disappearring, with no visible trace of any leaking pipes or seals. So I have to top up the water every time I drive it. What's more worrying is while the car is moving it seems to be working fine, however when the van is in traffic, the smell of radiators and thick white smoke belches out the exhaust.
My mechanic reckons that the head gasket could have gone. Does anybody know how to rectify this, and how much did it cost to fix.
Please Help
As the man says smoke and rad' smell, shame you bin goin' so wellMajorbloodnock wrote:Hi and welcome
Got head gasket written all over that one! Stick your location in your profile and a few peeps may recommend some good garages in your area for quotes if nothing else!
Poor quality or old coolant with insufficient corrosion inhibitors?mikeonb4c wrote:How strange. Has there been no overheating episode to have caused this. What else might cause it to happen?
MGF owners seem to have more than their share of 'HGFs' - see here for details of why, when & how:mikeonb4c wrote: What else might cause it to happen?
). A new head and all the bits usually involved in such a repair generally come to around £1000 . But that should be a proper job). .
