2000 Mazda 626 Much Blown Head Gasket Repair

2000 MAZDA 626
130,000 MILES
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DDBUG
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How much is it for a blown head gasket repair.
Nov 10, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Just gasket $880-$1000
Nov 10, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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My son just bought this Mazda 626 2000 the mechanic was working on the engine now the head gasket is blown should he repair for free?


Nov 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Doubt that most likely car had gasket problem when purchased
Nov 10, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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DDBUG
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Mechanic should have been aware of this he worked on the gasket before being sold.
Nov 10, 2012 at 3:57 PM
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Not a lawyer just a simple auto tech and can't speak to what a person should or shouldn't have know. Only human and can make mistakes
Nov 10, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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DDBUG
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Thank you for your help.
Nov 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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Apparently the mechanic just worked on the gasket and a week later the head gasket blew. Should he have known it would.
Nov 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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