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best place to change head in Auckland?

Postby archieno2 » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:34 pm

Hi guys,

Newbie here,

I have a 4jg2 bighorn with a cracked head or blown gasket as it keeps pressuring the radiator even from turning over, where in Auckland is the best place to get it done and any idea on cost of this. It also has a snapped bolt on the egr pipe flange, would you recommend fixing it or blanking it?
The car can still be driven short distances but not really too keen other than to the mechanic

Thanks in advance
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Re: best place to change head in Auckland?

Postby geeves » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:27 pm

any diesel mechanic should be able to do this. My wizard cost 1600 just to buy the head and a few hours labour.
Mine hadnt quite gone but when the head was off to repair a broken exhaust stud while replacing the turbo I made the mistake of suggesting a crack test was a good idea. You dont want to replace a turbo and head at the same time. I did consider towing the wizard to the wrecker across the road from the mechanic.
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them
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