Head Gasket Repairs

The head gasket seals the engine block to the cylinder head, keeping oil, coolant, and combustion gases in their separate channels. When it fails, those fluids mix — and that’s a fast path to engine damage.

Signs You Need This Service

• White or sweet-smelling steam from the exhaust
• Coolant disappearing with no visible leak
• Oil looking milky or “frothy” on the dipstick
• Bubbles in the radiator or coolant overflow tank
• Overheating, especially under load or up hills
• Misfires that show up only when warm

How The Handsome Mechanic Can Help

1. Combustion-gas test on the coolant to confirm head gasket failure (not a guess — a measured result).
2. Compression and leak-down testing to map exactly which cylinder is affected.
3. Quote on a full head gasket job: head off, machine the head straight, new gaskets, bolts, and seals.
4. Pressure-test the cooling system, road-test for several heat cycles, and re-check before handover.