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Hi Looking at purchasing a MGF and could anybody on the forum give me the estimated cost of a head gasket replacement and a timing belt change

Many thanks

Paul

Are you looking at buying a car with an already failed head gasket?

About £100 for the parts. If you pay someone else to do it, choose one of the mobile MGF specialist mechanics to come to you and do the job. It is only around £350 all in unless there is extra damage such as a warped cylinder head, stretched head bolts or bent valves. You also pretty much get a complete engine service with all fluids replaced. If you ask they can even give the whole car a once over and advise what else might be sensible.

Plenty of cheap cars out there with good HGs e.g.: e.g. https://www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewt ... =9&t=26833 (now gone).

My local garage charged about 650 for timing and auxilliary belts including water pump.

If you’re in the Midlands, I would recommend MG Obsession.

Unless it needs a replacement gasket - don't change it, it isn't a service and may do more harm than good.

Have you bought one yet Paul ?