HOw to check head gasket?

[euthanasia]

PPl,

How do i tell if the head gasket is giving way...is it called head gasket that piece between the head and the block...My fuel consumption is terrible..Also how does mechanics check whether your car's gasket is worn or not? How much to change eh?

 

[boyzone]

see wherether have engine oil leak outside near exhuast manifold there or not.

 

[euthanasia]

How much to change eh?

 

[Joeker]

1. Check radiator's coolant for signs of engine oil.

2. Check engine oil (drained from the sump) for signs of coolant.

If there is presence of either one, your gasket is dead and need to be replaced.

I think a full top overhaul is about RM500++

 

[euthanasia]

any workshop to intro that offers that price? I know some mechanics can charge up to 2 times that price

 

[Joeker]

My last top overhaul was about 2 years ago.

It was done in a workshop in Setapak Indah called "Vic Tech Kaiz"

If they charge 2 times more, I think their trying to swindle u.

 

[euthanasia]

ANy other ppl can recommend? Top overhaul isit? What does top overhaul consist of?

 

[lan evo]

water will pressure back to spare tank.radiator got oil.temperature will go up

 

[euthanasia]

but my temp. din go up woer...But i know there's oil near the extractor...and i don't have a permanent mechanic. I dun wanna go back to EON, coz they're really expensive. Btw, mine is a 4G93P. Also, since my mileage is approaching 100k km, is it necessary to do compression test also? to see if anything is faulty?