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[mdaniel83]

ok i have checked in the dillership the head gasket cost $119.09..it's fine i could afford that, but a labor to install it is 6 hr. and it's over $500, i really cannot afford it...and i have never done anything like that before and from what i know it's a very big job.. i guess i am screwed now

[Zuffen]

IF you have the tools and a good quality torque wrench (can rent) you can do the headgasket yourself. As long as you aren't in a rush and have enough mechanical ablility to follow directions. Buy and read the Haynes manual , if after you still don't fill confident, than well yea you are screwed.

I sell Goetze headgasket sets for 40 (I think) bucks. These are new german gaskets.

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Bob Dodd - 924turbo@cox.net
931 1982, 944 1982 euro, 924S 1988SE, 93 968 tip 06 Silver Cayenne S, 06 Black Cayenne S

I have Way too many cars, parts for the 931,944 and 951

[mdaniel83]

$40 US?

how good are those gaskets? do they fit right?

[Diesel]

It's a good thing I'm not the kind of guy that says "I told you so".

[924RACR]

Yeah, well, you'll want the full set. However, no need to go to the dealer, unless it's more convenient. Sounds like a decent price, though, especially in Canadian... the set usually goes for around 60-100USD...

Goetze or Victor Reinz are both good, fine quality. I've used them both. Won't blow again anytime soon, unless you fling the water pump/alternator belt on track, like I've done a few times! LOL

You'll want the set, since it's got really all the gaskets, new valve seals, new injector seals, all the goodies... it's well worth doing this job, since you can clean all the junk (carbon build-up, etc.) off of the head and valves, get rid of a lot of oil leaks, and other nice things... the car will practically run like new after a head job! I highly recommend it, almost as a matter of course...

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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
'82 931 Plat. Silver
#25 Hidari Firefly P2 sports prototype

[Roger Hall]

foget my earlier post about the distributor i forgot about this problem i wouldnt recomend that you replace the head gasket yourself its not he toughest job but you need to be a good backyard mechanic to do it properly and it doesnt seem like you have a good enough understanding of the procedure to do it yourself but if you know someone more familiar with the procedure maybe they could help you on the weekends

[Zuffen]

check the parts for sale as it has the cost of gasket

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Bob Dodd - 924turbo@cox.net
931 1982, 944 1982 euro, 924S 1988SE, 93 968 tip 06 Silver Cayenne S, 06 Black Cayenne S

I have Way too many cars, parts for the 931,944 and 951