Head Gasket Repairs

What is the head gasket?

The head gasket is a vital component, positioned between the cylinder head and the engine block; its job is to keep coolant and engine oil from combining and to seal the combustion chambers.

What causes a head gasket to fail?

The most common cause of head gasket failure is overheating; this can cause the cylinder head to crack or to become distorted which, in turn, can weaken the gasket seal. Apart from that, it’s mostly a case of wear and tear causing the head gasket to deteriorate over time. However, sometimes we come across faulty head gaskets which can fail prematurely.

How would I know there’s a problem with my car’s head gasket?

There are signs that you can look out for. If you have seen any of them, get in touch with our team at JSR Autos.

Coolant leaks – you may spot coolant leaking in the engine or underneath your vehicle which can be a sign of a failed gasket.
White smoke – when the head gasket fails, coolant can enter the combustion chamber, leading to thick, white smoke coming from the exhaust.
Engine overheating – if the head gasket isn’t working as it should or has completely blown, it can disrupt the flow of coolant and this can cause engine overheating.
“Milky” engine oil – if you notice that the engine oil appears milky, this can be caused by coolant and oil mixing due to a blown head gasket.
Loss of power – a failed gasket can result in a loss of power and in poor engine performance.

Can I drive if the head gasket is blown?

Driving with a blown head gasket is not recommended. The longer you drive with any head gasket issues, the more chance that your vehicle is going to need complex and expensive repairs.

The repair process for the head gasket and related components can be quite complex and sometimes the only solution is replacement. Get in touch with our team at JSR Autos if you have any questions or concerns about your vehicle’s head gasket and we’ll be happy to help you out.

Collect-Service-Return

At JSR Autos, our Head Gasket Repairs service is outsourced to a trusted local garage. Our partner garage shares our commitment to excellent workmanship and customer satisfaction, and we oversee the entire process to ensure a seamless experience with the same high standards of work that you’d expect from JSR Autos. As part of our Collect-Service-Return model, we collect your vehicle to take it to our partner garage, and return it to you once the work is complete. If you have any questions, do give us a call on 07492 062497

JSR Autos is a popular and well-reputed garage serving drivers in and around Birmingham. Our aim is 100% customer satisfaction so in addition to providing a door-to-door vehicle repair service, using only top-quality components such as Pagid Brakes, we also offer our customers the option of spreading the cost of repair bills over more manageable interest-free monthly payments through Payment Assist.

To find out more about Head Gasket Repairs in Birmingham, contact us online or call us directly on 07492 062497