[daly]

Shop just told me head gasket needs to be replaced. They say welding will basically cost same as Porsche part $2,500 and a 2-3 week wait.

Anyone have any idea where I might get one?

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[tejon007]

What caused the head gasket to fail?


Did it overheat?


Will just a gasket be needed? (Is head warped, sealing surface not flat?)


Sorry to sound negative, but just need to know if a gasket is all you need...and whether you have the right shop for the job.


Here's just one place to get the gasket (as low as $77): https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/Sup...-seals.htm


Best wishes for a successful fix.

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[Waylander]

I would definitely take the car somewhere else for a second opinion, the head gasket is a big job, and with labour could come to that much, but I am seriously concerned about the welding comment,

 

the head set from Porsche is about $350, the rest of your cost is labour,

 

I would like to see a full breakdown of the work they are proposing,

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[J.Elenbaas]

I did the job some 20 years ago on mine, it sure is a big job to do.

But that price is insane without knowing whats wrong in that area

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