astra turbo diesel gm soft blowmk4 1998?

A dreaded Astra problem, unfortunately....the head will need a skim, and cracking is possible - if indeed it is the gasket that has blown. A sniff test should be done to detect combustion gases in the coolant. A skim costs around £50, gasket £25, new bolts £15. As for the labour - depends where you go.

John
September 2009