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18 Aug 2021 07:51 #237683
by JE
The head gasket has blown on my beloved 20 year old Jim. Several people have told me to scrap it but I’ve had this little beast for 14 years and can’t bear to part with it. Is it worth fixing or do I need a reality check. I bloody love this Jim!
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18 Aug 2021 09:51 #237686
by Lambert
Welcome to the forum. On the basis that the car you own is the cheapest you can buy I say fix it.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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18 Aug 2021 11:56 - 18 Aug 2021 11:57 #237689
by lightning
Repair it!
What's the alternative, buy another that you don't know the history of?
Definitely repair if it's otherwise in good condition.
You'll probably repair it for two monthly payments on a new vehicle.
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18 Aug 2021 12:35 #237691
by DrRobin
I did the head gasket on my Astra a few years ago, it was straight forward as I suspect is the Jimny, so provided the head isn't cracked or warped and the rest of the car is okay, it might be worth it, especially if you can do it yourself.
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18 Aug 2021 16:37 #237696
by Keithy
I'd have to say "Better the devil you know"
If you can do it yourself....less than £50 and it's done
If you can't then it'll be a sizeable bill at a garage no doubt.
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18 Aug 2021 21:44 #237702
by Dirtbird
Fix it and bite that bullet in another 14 years' time ...
Heavy Duty Transfer Box Brackets, 2-inch Black Raptor lift kit, caster adjusters, Rust removed and stich welded new sections. Galvanised Chassis. Body,Engine,transmission swap. Anti Rollbar Roll / Sway Bar / DAVES ARB disconnect kit.Osram Night Breaker Head light mod and white 501 led side lights.
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