SEAT Alhambra - vw cylinder head cracked

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Sun 12 Sep 2010 11:31
SEAT Alhambra - vw cylinder head cracked - toddylad

hi

ive a seat alhambra 1.9 tdi pd which has a cracked cylinder head due to overheating. ive been advised by the garage that replacing the head for a reconditioned one may not cure the problem as it might have cracked the main block and would incure a hefty repair bill. does any one know what the likelyhood of the main block cracking along with a cylinder head? is it worth chancing a recon head first? car is on an 02 plate 83000 mles

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Sun 12 Sep 2010 14:24
SEAT Alhambra - vw cylinder head cracked - Dutchie

Have you checked how much it will cost to replace the cylinderhead with a recon unit? If the main block is damaged it won't be cheap.Maybe you get a way with it.Its a change you take if it does't work you still need a new block.Whats the garage like ok?

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Sat 18 Sep 2010 15:53
SEAT Alhambra - vw cylinder head cracked - toddylad

the cost for a reconditioned head, assosiated parts including labour is estimated between £1100 and £1200 with no guarantee tto cure the proplem as he has sugested the main block could be cracked. the garage has been recomended to us and has a good reputation. his advice is to build the car back up with the original head and put some cylinder haed sealant to fix the leaks and get rid of the car

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