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23-11-2007, 12:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Hi guys, my girlfriend has a KE laser (1.6L carb) which has an over heating problem. The coolant is blown out through the resevoir. Now, the car has been to the mechanic and he has said its a cracked head or the head gasket has gone causing the coolant system to build pressure- sounds about right. (PS. the resevoir bottle and feedback line are in fine condition-not the problem) The quote to fix was $1000 AUD if it was the gasket or up to $1600 if it needed a replacement head! I can say right now, the job is not worth that much nor is the car. I have worked only on volkswagens so I have little knowledge of the tools required for this job. Firstly if the head/gasket is clearly not the problem please suggest what is. Secondly, before I start dismantling, what tools are required to undo the head? What are the studs like? (socket head caps or hex?) and any other advice. I will borrow a service manual from the library tomorrow but I would like to organise tools before I leave home. Thanks heaps,
Ben. |
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