Head Gasket & De-cat?

[Alex]

Firstly, how much should I be paying for a new Head Gasket not including labour costs? And secondly, can anyone advise me on where to get a de-cat for my Fujitsobu exhaust system and is it worth it?
Thanks, Alex.

[Dyney]

Head gaskets are about £100 I think. The labour is the pricey bit :o

Is your Fujitsobu a backbox only or centre and back box? If it is a backbox only you may have a centre cat as well as one in the downpipe.
What size bore is it at the joint to the downpipe?
I expect it's 2.5" if it is mated to the std downpipe.

You don't say whether it's a classic or a new age but most Scooby exhaust suppliers will be able to sort you out with a DP to fit.
Try:
www.scoobyexhausts.co.uk (Hayward & Scott) :D
www.scoobysport.co.uk
www.scoobymania.co.uk
www.scoobyworld.co.uk

[Alex]

right, prob here now.
Wasn't head gasket last time, was only thermostat and bleed valve, but this time it is the head gasket!
Help me guys!!

prices? where?

Cheers for help last time Dyney!

[Brad WRX]

Give Vince a bell at RDS in hastings if its not to far to travel on 01424 854559 ;)

[Dyney]

******!! Sorry to hear that :(

Call Rivett autos on 01483 272151 and ask for Mike Rivett.They are the local independant Subaru specialist. Located between Horsham and Cranleigh on the Sussex/Surrey border. Have a look in the traders section for comments about their work :)
Have a look at www.rivettautos.co.uk for a map.

As I said before the gaskets are about £100.
The engine really needs to come out to do them properly. I would say labour will be about £400'ish, but speak to Mike for a better idea.

[Alex]

Cheers mate!

BTW any contact details for the other one?