Head 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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Major job — not recommended unless you have a shop and machinist relationship lined up.
Typical total runs $1312–$4280 in Michigan, with parts around $400–$2000 and labor $912–$2280 at the MI average labor rate of $114/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.
Major job — not recommended unless you have a shop and machinist relationship lined up.
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