Is this a good quote for engine work?

[platofan]

They used to be a Seat dealer for ten years so I think i'd trust their judgement.

To carry out a head gasket change you would be looking at a maximum of £428.65 all inclusive, that would be using genuine parts and also include a coolant and oil & filter change.
If the head gasket appears to be okay upon removal I would recommend the cylinder head is sent for specialist testing to make sure it is okay.
If it's then deemed unusable I would look into getting a good aftermarket alternative (I've priced up a genuine part and the bare head alone comes in at £876.67 + VAT)

I think buying a new head would be uneconomical cosidering the engine has already done 107k but if it was damaged and I got hold of a new/ebay head then maybe it's a good price?

I just hope block cracks are rare as this would completely write off the engine wouldn't it?

Cheers

 

[devonmikeyboy]

What engine is it ?

 

[platofan]

Forgot that lol

1.9TDI ASZ - Ibiza

 

[Viking]

What engine is it ?

Same engine as all the other threads he started concerning the same issue. If it was all in one thread instead of scattered about the forum then it'd be easier to follow what's been going on.

 

[MJ]

Did you have a cross contamination test done?

 

[platofan]

I'll be getting another sniff test done but need to wait until I can get time to give the car a good run before getting it done. Think it's only happening when it's getting revs or the coolant is well up to running temp.