You should see what they charge at the Tesla dealer for one.
I've owned a lot of high-miler cars but the only car that has needed a head gasket so far was a 100k miles Thunderbird with a 3.8 Essex (known for HG failures). On the plus side, it was an easy job to replace.Are head gaskets a real common thing ?
I just had to do a head gasket on one of my vehicles but that was because the head corroded and started to leak oil.
EJs were the most prone to this. It has been said that at some point they fixed the issue. Also the Turbo models (EJ255, EJ257) came with MLS gaskets from the factory and were supposed to not have this issue. https://www.flatironstuning.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-an-ej255-and-an-ej257#:~:text=In the US, the only,series engines are designated EJ255.The lamination coating on the earlier Subarus failed. Per Mr. Subaru.
I've discovered if you just do a delete on your head gaskets and slap everything back together with some copper sealant and high temp RTV it's good to go.Yes head gaskets are very common. Most cars today have them!
I wouldn’t hesitate buying a gen 3-4 Prius as long as the repairs were done right. I think the OE gasket has been updated but Fel-Pro did make an improved one(as they usually do for problem child engines). I did see a YouTube vid of the “Gasket Masters” butcher the job - but cab companies aren’t exactly using best practices, Uber drivers will take on more debt for a new car if that happened.You could buy an EV if you’re worried about head gasket failure. And if you’re worried about battery failure buy an ICE car. And if you are worried about neither, buy a hybrid. Except, as mentioned, certain years of Prius.
Yep, Ford also called for them. I added a few when I worked on a L31 Vortec with spotty service history. They’re the only “stop leak” I’ll touch.GM put the Bars Leaks tablets (consisting of ground up ginger root) into the cooling system from the factory for many years. Shop manuals from the 80s and maybe the 90s direct you to add "seal tabs" (Bars Leaks tablets sold under the AC Delco name) to the cooling system when changing the coolant.
Should I put some in mine, it loses maybe a cup of coolant a month.Yep, Ford also called for them. I added a few when I worked on a L31 Vortec with spotty service history. They’re the only “stop leak” I’ll touch.
This is the very first thing I’d do. The ARP stud design not only provides more clamping force, it also involves adequate stud stretch, which results in constant clamping force over a wide range of temp and pressure conditions.APR Head Bolts and Head Studs.