Head Gasket Service

Head Gasket Repair & Replacement

Expert head gasket repair and replacement to restore engine integrity and prevent overheating.

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Service Overview

A head gasket is effectively a seal which is essential for maintaining the temperature and integrity of a car engine. It's a part responsible for sealing pressure within the engine as well as the distribution of oil and coolant. Every time you turn on your engine the head gasket must operate within very high temperatures and pressures, which is exactly what it is designed to do.

The engine of your car needs to be cooled constantly as it relies on combustion for power and the head gasket is the core component in performing this job. If the head gasket is damaged, the engine will quickly overheat, and serious damage will be caused. Overheating in the engine of your car will lead to a loss of compression, the mixing of oil, water, coolant as well as a reduction in lubrication.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When the 'Check Engine' light is on
  • When the engine doesn't perform well or can't rev freely
  • When there is smoke or smell coming from the engine bay
  • When the engine's coolant temperature is too high
  • When there are coolant or oil leaks around the cylinder head
  • When the engine is more noisy than usual
The head gasket in effect seals the cylinder head to the cylinder block of the car. It ensures that pressure inside the cylinder chambers stays optimal. It also prevents oil or water leaks from occurring where the water and oil channels of the cylinder head and block meet.
No, we don't recommend driving with a blown head gasket. It can foul spark plugs and make your engine run poorly. Leaking coolant and combustion gases can cause high temperature gradients leading to erosion of the leak area and possible cracking. For all these reasons, you should have it repaired immediately.
A blown head gasket means that the seal between the cylinders and the other parts of the engine (most commonly the cooling system) has been broken. This can lead to rough running and, more significantly, overheating, which can cause significant engine damage.
There are products on the market to seal a blown head gasket, but we don't recommend them. They may provide a temporary fix but can block your cooling system, thus causing further damage. A proper replacement is the only reliable long-term solution.

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