Head Gasket Replacement: DIY vs Mechanic Cost
Should you DIY this repair or pay a mechanic? Here's the honest breakdown.
DIY Total
$100-$400
Parts only • Your time: 8-20 hrs
Mechanic Total
$1200-$3500
Parts + 10 hrs labor @ $120/hr
Your Savings
$800-$3400
by doing it yourself
DIY Difficulty
Expert
Expert • 8-20 hours for most vehicles
Tools You'll Need
Head bolt socketTorque wrenchAngle gaugeGasket scraperPlastigage
When NOT to DIY
Head is warped and needs machining - requires machine shop. Full teardown. Experienced DIYers only.
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