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Start 14-Day Free TrialHead gasket repair runs $1,500-$3,500 on inline-4s and $2,500-$5,500 on V6/V8. If the head is warped or cracked, machining or replacement adds $400-$1,500.
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Typical total runs $1245–$4112 in Kansas, with parts around $400–$2000 and labor $845–$2112 at the KS average labor rate of $106/hr.
Head removal; New gasket and head bolts; Head resurface (where needed); Coolant flush; Timing components; Valve cover gasket.
Single vs dual head Aluminum vs iron head Whether head is warped Timing belt/chain included Always get more than one written quote.
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