Head Gasket Replacement in Hackbridge, South London
Head gasket replacement at KITH Cars Garage in Hackbridge. Pressure test, head skim if required, full coolant flush. All makes. From £850.
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Head gasket replacement from £850 including gasket, head bolts, coolant, and labour. Cylinder head skim additional £80–£150 if required. Most vehicles ready in 3–5 working days.
What is the head gasket and why does it fail?
The head gasket seals between the engine block and cylinder head — combustion pressure, engine oil passages, and coolant. It fails when the engine overheats — aluminium heads expand more than iron blocks and the gasket is crushed. Some engines have design weaknesses: Subaru EJ, Land Rover Freelander K-series, older BMW and Honda engines.
Symptoms of a blown head gasket
White smoke from the exhaust on a warm engine. Overheating. Bubbling in the coolant expansion tank. Mayonnaise under the oil filler cap. Milky oil on the dipstick. Coolant loss with no external leak. Loss of power.
What is included in a head gasket replacement?
Head gasket, new cylinder head bolts (single-use items replaced as standard), full coolant flush and new coolant, new thermostat, and inspection of the cylinder head for flatness. If warped, it is skimmed at a machine shop before refitting.
Can additives fix a head gasket?
K-Seal and similar additives can temporarily seal a small external leak but cannot fix internal failures — oil/coolant mixing or combustion gas in the coolant. These are mechanical failures requiring mechanical repair.
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Unit 1, Soho Mills, London Road, Hackbridge SM6 7HN.
Mon–Sat 8am–8pm.
Head Gasket Replacement in South London — Questions Answered
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