1999 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question
Topics covered: Gas, Coolant, Head gasket.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on January 16, 2008
Possible blown headgasket
Engine problem
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 107,51 miles
I have a 99 Beetle 2.0 non-turbo, it's blowing exhaust fumes out the water coolant reserve holding tank, plus overheating. I believe it has a blown head gasket or a cracked head. My son drove the vehicle when it was low on coolant and it overheated. What should the cost be for a garage to replace the head gasket? or if it needs a new head? about what should the cost be. I do not want to get ripped off. How many labor hours are involved. I may can do the job myself. I'm a pretty good shade tree'r.
Thanks,
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 107,51 miles
I have a 99 Beetle 2.0 non-turbo, it's blowing exhaust fumes out the water coolant reserve holding tank, plus overheating. I believe it has a blown head gasket or a cracked head. My son drove the vehicle when it was low on coolant and it overheated. What should the cost be for a garage to replace the head gasket? or if it needs a new head? about what should the cost be. I do not want to get ripped off. How many labor hours are involved. I may can do the job myself. I'm a pretty good shade tree'r.
Thanks,
Asked by john mcateerAnswer
Replied on January 16, 2008
if it overheated chances are the gasket is bad and the head needs to be remachined if it warped.
I do not know what a machine shop would charge in your area for that, it will be about 5-6 hours labor for the headgasket replace.