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#21 Robert

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 04:59 PM

Was the waterfall green ?

From the exhaust

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#22 Robert

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:02 PM

Also
You sure it was the head gasket ichiban replaced
Not just the rocker cover ?

Just remember you mentioning you had the rocker covers done

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:06 PM

Shit go Gaz, reminds me to get car serviced before drive to QLD. Fix will be way cheaper, but I'll give you $2k for it if you don't want to get it fixed

Our wedding was just published in a magazine, that's cool I guess, must be doing something right.

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:41 PM

Sucks Gaz.

If you have to get it fixed to sell it, you may as well keep it. You love your car and have invested a lot into it.

Besides, who's to say the next thing you buy won't blow a head gasket soon enough..... knowing your luck, cubt.

Our wedding was just published in a magazine, that's cool I guess, must be doing something right.

Gay marriage is a sin, cubt!

Which mag, I want to see what you look like so I can rob you if I ever see your cubtnoo loving boof head.

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:47 PM

If it's the head gasket or something as "simple" as that, I will get it fixed and keep it. I'll see what the mechanic near me says, and will try and get it down to ICHIban. I'm gonna have to hire a trailer with a winch to get it down though. Anyone know how much it will cost?

Ha ha, tell me about it. I love the car too much so I don't want to get rid of it.

Was the waterfall green ?

From the exhaust

My girlfriend noticed it and before I could get out of the car to have a look at it, I really couldn't tell. I will say possibly, but I cannot confirm man. Is it a better situation if coolant was coming out with the water?

Also
You sure it was the head gasket ichiban replaced
Not just the rocker cover ?

Just remember you mentioning you had the rocker covers done

Now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure they changed the rocker cover gaskets, not the head gasket. I'll have to look at the receipt to confirm.

Shit go Gaz, reminds me to get car serviced before drive to QLD. Fix will be way cheaper, but I'll give you $2k for it if you don't want to get it fixed

Ha ha, at this stage I'll have to say no. I could get more than that in wrecking it anyway should that be the worst-case scenario.

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#26 RX25SE

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:50 PM

In addition to my above comments Gaz, shit go.

Seriously, head gasket faults are a very common fault for a lot of makes and models. Well worth spending the money to get the car fixed.

If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:51 PM

Head gaskets would have cost a couple K Gaz. Bluekong's cost 4k to do.... by Screwbaru.

I didn't pay that BTW, before my time.

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:54 PM

God damn it.

Looks like my first couple of pay checks are going straight to the car...

In addition to my above comments Gaz, shit go.

Seriously, head gasket faults are a very common fault for a lot of makes and models. Well worth spending the money to get the car fixed.

Fair enough. How much am I looking at for the repair?

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#29 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:57 PM

Claw hammer and a chisel is all you need.

Oh, and a chalk line to make sure it's straight.

Pfft... I used to dream of owning a claw hammer.

Had to make do with a half brick.

lol

Fair enough. How much am I looking at for the repair?

Best scenario..... tree fiddy.

Sorry lol

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#30 Liberty

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 05:57 PM

$350? And worst scenario?

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#31 Hypnotic

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:02 PM

What's a pay cheque?

As soon as she hands it to you, slowly take of your pants, then, while staring her straight in the eyes rub it against the tip of you penis, while continuing your painfully intense gaze whisper to her;

"My eye is watering, this might be a bit hot"

I should just convert to single, right?

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#32 Robert

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:04 PM

Worst case is you need a new engine

But sounds like you caught it early
So maybe head gasket and a service on the heads should do it

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:05 PM

That's what I thought. Any idea on the figure I'm expecting to be quoted, Rob? How much for a head gasket and how much for the heads to be serviced?

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#34 hoff

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:08 PM

Shit go Gaz.

Give Ben or Scott a ring they will be able to give you the best idea of what your up against.

Ring a tow company for a price to get it there might not be that much.

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#35 Robert

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:10 PM

I'd say 1000 bucks minimum

A lot of that is labour, parts wouldn't cost too much

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#36 Liberty

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:11 PM

Sweet. At least I have a figure. Thanks man.

Shit go Gaz.

Give Ben or Scott a ring they will be able to give you the best idea of what your up against.

Ring a tow company for a price to get it there might not be that much.

I'll be doing that tomorrow, but I will wait for the workshop I left it at to let me know what they think it might be so I have more info to give. Anyone I know now is just vague and assumptions. Is it worthwhile hiring a trailer with a winch on it or just getting it towed down?

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:18 PM

Gaz, you will only have an idea of cost once your chosen repairer has quoted it.

Its all well for someone to say mine cost $1k or mine were $3k. There are so many variables for the same job. Did the heads just need a crack test and skim or did all the valves need new guides and a reseat? Does the cooling system need a new pump, hoses, radiator, thermostat? What is the mileage? WHat is the customers budget?

Im sure you could find someone to do it for under a grand, but would you trust the work?

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#38 Liberty

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:43 PM

That's fair enough. I just wanted to get an idea on what I'm expecting to fork out, that's all. It's always better to have the money set aside for the repair. I haven't trusted anyone apart from the ICHIban boys for work on my car. I'll give them a call tomorrow once I get some details on the issues.

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