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2000 Mazda 626 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Head gasket, Mechanic.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on November 10, 2012

Mazda 626 Gas Problem

How much is it for a blown head gasket repair.
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Replied on November 10, 2012

Just gasket $880-$1000

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on November 10, 2012

My son just bought this Mazda 626 2000 the mechanic was working on the engine now the head gasket is blown should he repair for free?

Tiny Response from ddbug
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Replied on November 10, 2012

Doubt that most likely car had gasket problem when purchased

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Replied on November 10, 2012

Mechanic should have been aware of this he worked on the gasket before being sold.

Tiny Response from ddbug
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Replied on November 10, 2012

Not a lawyer just a simple auto tech and can't speak to what a person should or shouldn't have know. Only human and can make mistakes

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on November 10, 2012

Thank you for your help.

Tiny Response from ddbug
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Replied on November 11, 2012

Apparently the mechanic just worked on the gasket and a week later the head gasket blew. Should he have known it would.

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