Head Gasket RepairShop in Batumi
PRO SERVICE is a head gasket repair shop in Batumi (Airport Highway 212): we confirm the failure with tests, pull the cylinder head, check its flatness and fit a new gasket and bolts. Oil and coolant get changed too. Labor from … GEL, takes 1-2 working days. Driving on a blown gasket risks overheating that warps the head or ruins the engine.
Signs of a blown head gasket
- Coolant level drops, no visible leak outside.
- Thick white smoke with a sweet smell that stays once warm.
- Milky sludge under the oil filler cap and on the dipstick.
- Bubbles or coolant pushed out of the expansion tank. Hoses rock-hard on a running engine.
- Overheating on climbs or in traffic. The temperature gauge wanders.
- Oil or soot at the joint between block and head.
Some of these signs match a cracked head or a bad oil cooler. So before teardown we test: a combustion gas (block) test of the coolant, a cooling system pressure test and a compression test on every cylinder.
Why head gaskets fail
Almost always overheating: a clogged radiator, a bad thermostat, pump or fan, or a coolant leak. Summer heat and Batumi traffic add load. Replace only the gasket and leave the cause, and it happens again. So we check the whole cooling system and fix what's wrong.
How we replace it
- Drain fluids. Remove accessories, the timing drive and the head.
- Clean the mating surfaces, check the head for warping and cracks.
- Flatness out of tolerance means resurfacing (that becomes a cylinder head repair).
- New gasket and head bolts: on most engines the bolts are single-use. Tightened in sequence to the manufacturer's torque.
- Assembly, fresh coolant, oil change to remove the emulsion, air bleeding.
- Warm-up, cooling system pressure check and a check for exhaust gas in the tank.
For the first weeks after the job, watch the coolant and oil levels. If either drops, come in before it overheats.
What affects the cost
- Engine layout: transverse or longitudinal, inline or V (two gaskets).
- Head resurfacing or new valves, if needed.
- Doing it together with a timing belt or chain job, since access is already open.
Price
| Work | From, GEL |
|---|---|
| Head gasket replacement (labor) | … |
| Cylinder head repair if warped | … |
| Coolant change | … |
| Oil change | … |
FAQ
Can I keep driving with a blown head gasket?
Only briefly, and only to the shop. Coolant in the oil kills bearings. Overheating warps the head. The repair gets pricier.
Do radiator sealants help?
Sometimes as a stopgap. But they clog the radiator and heater core, and they don't replace the gasket.
How much does head gasket replacement cost?
Labor from … GEL. Gasket set, bolts and fluids are extra and depend on the model.
Why did my head gasket blow again?
Usually the cause of overheating wasn't fixed, or the head went back on warped. We check both.
How long will it take?
1-2 working days. Resurfacing the head adds time.
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- Address
- Airport Highway 212, Batumi, Georgia
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