Head Gasket

[jackboyko]

I just found out my head gaskets need replacing on my 99 Disco Series II.
Has anyone attemted the replacement themselves instead of a dealer job.

 

[joey]

I haven't personally changed a head gasket on a Rover, but have on a few other vehicles. If you are mechanically inclined, it really isn't that hard. ***EDIT I would go to the dealer either way****. Find a good mechanice anywhere for less money. Also when the change the head gasket, I would have them check to make sure the head isn't warped. I you have to shave the head, make sure you do both.

LR mechanice = $100 an hour, any good mechanic at almost any shop = < $50 a hour so you get twice the work for the same money.

Remember if they say they don't work on LR's just tell them it is a 1960 buick 215 motor with fuel injection....

*** I wouldn't go to the dealer either way too expensive*** EDIT

 

[alanbettison]

is this for a petrol or deisel?

 

[djbroklee]

joey thanks for the buick info,i just got mine out of the shop for panhard ,alignment and a couple of hoses.cost for parts $190 cost for labor $680 look on my face"priceless".they told me $1500 for head gasket replacement plus the cost to plane the heads.i said i'll be doing that myself.