We surveyed mechanics from around the country to get accurate, real-world estimates for how much you can expect to pay when a head gasket goes bad, and the results were higher than we were expecting.

CARS.COM — Your car’s head gasket is an important part of the engine. It seals the cylinder head to the engine block. The cylinder head houses the engine valves while the engine block contains the ...

A head gasket is a crucial component of your vehicle's engine, sealing the engine block and cylinder head to prevent coolant and oil from mixing. When a head gasket fails, it can cause various ...

For many months, Ford Focus RS owners around the globe have been freaking out about head gasket failures. The issue has led many to believe that Ford screwed up its gasket design, but in recent weeks ...

In what the old timers called the "good old days," blown head gaskets used to be a real pain in the...well, you pick the body part. Poor machining practices that left the decks of both the heads and ...

Ah, yesteryear. It was a simpler time, not only in the pace of life but also in the engineering that powered the vehicles of the time. The 134-cube Go Devil engine that was the motivation behind every ...

Blown head gaskets are often signs of bigger problems, as a warped cylinder head is often what causes the gasket to fail in the first place. That’s why it’s best to just remove the head and have it ...

Not all head gaskets are made equal. There are head gaskets made from different materials, all with various strengths for numerous kinds of applications. For example, there are copper head gaskets, ...

A head gasket leak is a serious engine issue, one that needs a major and expensive fix. However, you might have heard of gasket sealant, a liquid that promises to seal gasket leaks. Is it a miracle ...

Head gasket repairs can be very costly, so sealant is worth trying. Your car’s head gasket probably never comes to mind until something goes wrong. Since this is the piece that is between your ...