Ladleboy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hi guys, Am new to this site so please be gentle with me. I have a 04 plated Focus 1.6 zetec that has done 95000 miles. I have recently had the rocker cover gasket done and was wandering about replacing the head gasket. I know very little about the mechanics of the car and am hoping one of you could advise if you feel this needs doing sooner rather than later. Also, a rough sort of price would be great. Thanks Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus607 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If it's not leaking then leave alone. Why spend money when there is no need ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladleboy Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I just know that if the gasket goes then you can kiss the car goodbye. Is there any obvious signs to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 No need to do unless its leaking, blown.etc, and its not a case of kissing engine goodbye. On most modern engines its rare for headgasket to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus607 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Loss of power, oil in water, water in oil, mayonaisse etc. Don't worry about it, if it's running fine thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 agreed. dont worry about changing it unless things go wrong, and a head gasket is easily replaced without killing the engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figgis41 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 hi,,, lift the lid and check for oil on the under tray, also if your car is on a drive always look for oil spots as you reverse off the drive,,, but as mentioned,, if it aint broke then dont touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgaking Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Suspect you might be confusing head gasket with cam belt? Head gasket is not a scheduled replacement item. Cam belt is and is 10 years or 100000 miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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