Headgasket replacement Wellington

[Cullen]

I've got a 2008 STI that has been going through coolant recently, no smoke or sweet smells, no leaks on driveway and the temperatures have been normal with the water temp gauge being standard and oil reaching about 80-90 degrees before maxing out. 

 

However, being as paranoid as I am I'm getting this checked out and worried about the possibility of being the beginning of my headgasket(s) going out. If that's the case has anyone here had headgasket(s) replaced in a shop in the wellington region (I'm from Kapiti!) with prices and assurance of good quality?

Edited December 12, 2021 by Cullen

[Loren]

Are you asking how much it costs or just want a recommendation for a good quality mechanic?

[Cullen]

20 minutes ago, Loren said:

Are you asking how much it costs or just want a recommendation for a good quality mechanic?

Both, I understand subaru engines are usually more difficult to work on right and that that should reflect in the labour cost?

[Loren]

It will be more expensive than most in the case of the head gaskets because the engine has to come out of the car... and there are two cylinder heads.

 

I'd say ballpark $2000 if it's a very simple job. Lot's more if the mating surfaces are not within tolerance. A lot depends on what else needs

replacing too... if you want the car to be leak free and reliable for a long period, you'd be looking are replacing the cambelt, idlers, water pump,

oil seals... it can go downhill very quickly and end up being much more expensive.

 

 

Edited December 12, 2021 by Loren