Hiace Super Custom 2.4 Head Gasket

[Binyomin]

My Hiace has been diagnosed with a blown head gasket. I am not sure whether to go for a new gasket, skim etc or a new cylinder head!!! Wgat is the best option and how much should I expect to pay for the job either way? Please help.

[Karma Supra]

It depends entirly on the condition of the head, Examine it, check if for warpage etc.. Did the car over head lots or was it driven lots on the blown headgasket?? I personally am not a fan of skimmed heads, but 9/10 times you can get away without it being skimmed.

I'd say check its ok, if it needsa huge amount skimming off, replace it!

[ImpGav7]

It depends entirly on the condition of the head, Examine it, check if for warpage etc.. Did the car over head lots or was it driven lots on the blown headgasket?? I personally am not a fan of skimmed heads, but 9/10 times you can get away without it being skimmed.

I'd say check its ok, if it needsa huge amount skimming off, replace it!

Same engine, got a new head off eBay for £200, set it all up for about £120, did the job nicely, i'd recommend doing that rather than skimming yours!