Blown headgasket??????

Question

My dad said my cars getting close to having a blown head gasket..

i am scared. haha i dont want to end up on the side of the road.

i have night classes and i have day classes.

How do u fix a blown head gasket?

its a 92 toyota camry

Answer 1

the only way to fix them, is change the gasket.

Answer 2

Remove the head and replace the gasket. Use new head bolts. Lots of labor involved. Usually several hundred dollars.

Answer 3

I have never heard of "getting close" to a blown gasket. Their is absolutely no warnings or indications of a head gasket failure. If it is running ok don't mess with it.

Answer 4

Well,

It is a major job to replace a head gasket, but can be done if you have the tools and ability.  Get a Chilton's or Haynes manual and read up on the procedure.  Toyota's are not too bad.

I have had 50/50 luck with Block Seal, which you put in your radiator and is a last ditch effort.(follow directions EXACTLY).  This was on GM motors.  

Indications of head gasket being blown (close?) can be any of: overheating, anti-freeze loss, oil in anti-freeze or visa verse.

Good Luck,

George

Answer 5

The car is overheating, I take it?

Yeah, if you aren't mechanically inclined in any way this will have to be done by a professional, which will be costly. Replacing the head gasket itself isn't THAT involved, however, GETTING to the head gasket is.