Hello, I'm new to the forum I purchased my disco 2 about 6 months ago and I love the truck. Although I recently noticed a coolant leak. It never overheated but I have to add coolant to the overflow tank every few days. I brought it to the land rover dealership and they decided to run a pressure test. I was told it was leaking from the head gasket. I took that knowledge to a local mechanic who is familiar with foreign cars and quoted me 6 thousand dollars to replace them. I've been catching up on past threads where members went through the same issues and noticed them doing the work themselves. So now I'm at a crossroad of finding a used engine and having a mechanic install that or download the RAVE manual and try and do it myself... I'm located in the western mass area if anyone on here is around and willing to help I'm willing to pay... Any help is appreciated

 

You should check around 6k is a ridiculous price for just a head gasket job. Robison service is in Springfield MA and should do a much better job for a much better price.

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Yeah 6k is crazy. 1500-2k is the norm
It is a very diyable job. Nothing technically advanced. Nuts bolts gaskets

 

where in western mass and how much do you know about vehicles?
not looking for pay, but I could probably give you 8 hrs.

 

I am located in Hampden ma 01036 and am familiar with engines ...just never foreign and it's been a while..I'm just worried if I start takin **** apart I may get in over my head... I appreciate the offer...I would feel much more comfortable working along side someone who has successfully completed a head gasket job on this engine and knows all lil tricks and what to look for etc... Any info will help.. Thanks

 

Thanks for the suggestion I have already called them and plan on takin the truck by there to hopefully get a more accurate quote... I'll keep you posted and if you think of anything else please feel free... This is my first rover and love the truck so all info and recommendations are much appreciated...thanks mike

 

Ya I couldn't believe when the mechanics started throwing 6-8k for a head gasket job when you can buy the parts for $150ish online.. So basically all those thousands are goin towards labor..which makes me want to try and do it myself..esp when it sounds like much less experienced ppl are doing it themselves... Any info is appreciated and I'll keep you posted

 

it really is simple. nothing technical, no guess work. pictures/rave/instructions make it "paint by number."
big question is "what is your time worth?"
10-16hrs depending on experience and how much time you want to take.

 

it you have a place inside I will come by and help you