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[jeffuk13]

Hi I have a 99 1.9td model and have thick black sludge in the radiator, the heaters have stopped, I think its the head gasket if so how much should i be looking at to repair or shall I scrap and start saving for a new 1, cheers
Jeff

 

[richcinq]

Hi

It does sound like the head gasket. Its not a really big job-its deff worth repairing so dont scrap it. A garage would prob charge aound £250 to do it.

Rich

 

[jeffuk13]

thanks Ill get some quotes and let you know
Jeff

 

[jeffuk13]

Hi

It does sound like the head gasket. Its not a really big job-its deff worth repairing so dont scrap it. A garage would prob charge aound £250 to do it.

Rich

Does anybody know in the Kent area for this much i.e Dover/Deal as I just had a quote for £800-£1000

 

[richcinq]

HI

I am near Maidstone. If you give me all the details of the car I can get the required parts from a mate at Piper's Fiat Maidstone, come to you and do the job cheaper than that if you are interested?

let me know-cheers Rich.

 

[jeffuk13]

Hi let me me know how much etc please my car is a 1.9td 1999 model
cheers
Jeff

 

[richcinq]

I can do it for £250 plus parts which I will provide all papers for and I get good prices on parts. I came come to you or anywhere you want.

Rich

 

[jeffuk13]

Hi if you let me know how much for parts and when you can do it please
Jeff

 

[jeffuk13]

can anyone help me please

 

[Stu DemonD]

Did you get no joy from richcinq?

 

[jeffuk13]

well he promised to come to do it on sunday and never turned up, a bit worried as he's e-mailed me quite a bit and then nothing hope Rich is ok