Head Gasket Repairs

A head gasket provides a seal between the engine block and the cylinder head in a water-cooled internal combustion engine to ensure the combustion gases remain within the cylinders and to avoid coolant or engine oil leaking into the cylinders.

A leaking or blown head gasket is a common issue and can cause poor engine running and also overheating, potentially resulting in serious damage.

How do I know if the head gasket is blown?

Engine oil entering the cooling system through a leaking or blown head gasket gradually blends with the coolant which turns into a substance with a thick, mayonnaise-like consistency, light brown in colour. It is possible to spot this under the engine oil filler cap, on the dipstick, and also in the coolant tank. Your vehicle may also emit either blue or white smoke from the exhaust, depending on where the leak is located.

Whatever the symptoms it is recommended that you take your vehicle to a professional garage as soon as possible to reduce the risk of further damage. Tony Fowkes Automobiles is a vastly experienced independent garage with years of knowledge working on engines and head gaskets for almost every make and model of car or van. Our workshop in Park Royal, NW10, is fully equipped to deal with all the more ‘traditional’ types of work required on internal combustion-engined vehicles, such as maintaining or repairing engine blocks, cylinder heads and head gaskets.

If you suspect a blown head gasket, it makes complete sense to entrust Tony Fowkes Automobiles with the job, because we have a reputation for excellent workmanship, reliability, and value unmatched in Park Royal, NW10.

Tony Fowkes Automobiles is enormously proud of its affiliation with several highly-regarded motoring industry organisations that serve to guide consumers relating to service quality. IMI, ATA, and HEVRA demonstrate our qualifications while DPF Doctor and BG Products enable us to offer leading services and products to enhance our offerings. We are also affiliated with Payment Assist, the interest-free payment scheme for consumers.

To find out more about Head Gasket Repairs in Park Royal, NW10, contact us online or call us directly on 020 8965 5014