My car is loud and the check engine lights goes off and on. I took it to a mechanic who said the head gasket is leaking. The issue is that he doesn't repair head gaskets, just immediately replaces the engine. I would like to know how much it will cost to repair the leaking head gasket, as opposed to replacing the whole engine.
Header gaskets are fairly expensive to replace. It depends on the labor rates of the repair facility. I would try to find a local community college that has an automotive degree program. Usually they will charge much less for the fix (to help students learn) than a garage. If that isn't an option I would replace the head gasket and not the whole engine. Of course, if there is other damaged caused by the leaky gasket that is another story. There is a lot of labor involved with replacing a header gasket. I would say anywhere from $500 to $1000 anyway. Hope this helps.
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