19-06-14, 03:38 PM
(19-06-14, 09:12 AM)ChristoT link Wrote: If it were just the head gasket, I would be seriously considering just replacing the gasket. But it's not just the gasket - the water pump is dead, end the head is (most likely) distorted.
Swapping out the engine is not viable either: I don't have the tools, time or expertise to do it. Plus, the car isn't worth it - I paid £400 for it, and now it has a dodgy wheel bearing, knackered shocks, and electrical gremlins. Absolutely not worth it.
Excuses................I've change a fair few head gaskets (inc k series) and took chance without head skim and all ended ok. the one time I did have the head skimmed, it wasn't expensive......
Water pump again not expensive and if you're that hard up go to a breakers and get one.
Think £57 on a seat pod and Christo knows how much for a swing arm and wheel plus other bits which you're not even sure will fit .
Truth you could afford to repair it but just don't want to :evil [size=78%] [/size]
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