Head gasket update

[Scott3569]

Well, 

I got damn lucky i believe.. found a real good kid on craigslist of all places.  

I will put a review for the kid in the appropriate thewad also. Once i make sure he is good with that.

Head gasket is done. The van is running spectacular now.  I helped him and he helped me.. i certainly learned some new knowledge.. 

And my van runs like brand new.. 

Got some ball joints to replace, but im not complaining.. 

The kid charged me $850 for is time. Head gasket kit and a few other miscellaneous parts were about $200.  

You could say i am a happy camper

 

[highdesertranger]

I sure hope you had the head pressure checked and surfaced flat. Highdesertranger

 

[user 423]

So which of the various checks finally confirm that you had a bad head gasket?

 

[Scott3569]

Confirmed ot with bubbles in the coolant, the pressure test should have pick it up.  But no one waited for the engine to come up to temp..

 

[Scott3569]

I sure hope you had the head pressure checked and surfaced flat.  Highdesertranger

I did not, took the chance, we did check the surface with a level.. and things looked good.. no signs of warping.. 

Not saying it was correct, but i think i got lucky

 

[PlethoraOfGuns]

That's a good price for a head gasket job on that car.