Monday, November 22, 2010

How do you change head gaskets in a 1999 dodge neon?

Can any one tell me step by step how to change a head gasket in a 99 dodge neon? The shop said it would cost 800 for the part and labor, so I am trying to find someone else to do it cheaper. and also are the gaskets expensive?How do you change head gaskets in a 1999 dodge neon?the gaskets aren't to expensive but having the head trued back up and tested for cracks is and you also have to replace the head bolts on those cars,the price they gave you wasn't a bad price at all,if you want a step by step ,you need a repair manual or else you,ll mess up and have to do it all over again,there are other shops that will do that one for less,but that price isn't a bad one at all,find an independent shop to do it ,their labor rate is a lot cheaper than other shops are,good luck with it.How do you change head gaskets in a 1999 dodge neon?Pay the $800. The part is maybe worth $5. But getting to it requires taking a lot of your engine apart, and you'll want to make sure that the aluminum hasn't warped if the engine has been getting too hot.



Head gaskets are almost a guaranteed failure on an older Neon. That said, I was told I needed to replace mine, and decided to do it myself. In the end, the problem wasn't the head gasket at all. It probably is, but you might want to get a second opinion too.