[dtrobbo]

Hi there, I don't know if anyone could help. I have a 1998 Renault Scenic 1.6 RT. The Head Gasket was replaced 2 years ago and I have been told that the Head Gasket has gone again! Am I able to replace this again as I have heard that it shouldn't be replaced twice? Does anybody know what the cost would be to replace for a second time? Thanks for your help.

 

[ottoman]

Hello & Welcome to the Forums Dtrobbo.

I'm sure someone with more technical knowledge than myself will be able to assist with your post shortly.

Regards

Ottoman

 

[Lagdti]

Theres no reason why the gasket can't be changed again,accept for the fact that the head might not have enough left on it's face to be skimmed again.

Do you know if it was skimmed last time?.If not,then thats probably the reason it's gone again.

 

[dtrobbo]

As far as I am aware the gasket was fully changed but if that's not the case, that could explain why it has gone again. Thanks for your response.

 

[WebCode]

Although Renault recommend that their heads are not skimmed in the first place..

 

[coffeemad dad]

Sorry about this dtrobbo but Webcode whereabouts in Spain are you, anywhere near Santa Pola?

 

[superbiatch]

Sorry about this dtrobbo but Webcode whereabouts in Spain are you, anywhere near Santa Pola?

He's near alicante if thats anywhere near. Just where i'd like to be now

 

[coffeemad dad]

He's near alicante if thats anywhere near. Just where i'd like to be now

Alright Popeye (just read about your power steering) Santa Pola is 10mins south of Alicante airport.

 

[Common Rail]

A light skim of any head (0.005" to 0.010") will not be a problem to any head no mater what the manufacturer recommends,
the most important part that people seem to overlook is to use new head studs, when replacing a head gasket on an modern engine with stretched studs.