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Dallas prius 2010 headgasket fix

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by freebird1, Dec 8, 2021.

  1. freebird1

    freebird1 Junior Member

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    Have 2010 prius Head gasket leaking coolant

    how long do head gasket fix lasts after they are replaced ,if they are good for a while or can go bad again


    Anyone in dfw wants to work on this issue
    Found mechanic but trying to do little lower budget as car is old 180k miles. Very few want to do this type of work

    Anyone can work on this during weekend for extra cash

    Don't know if it needs to be taken to machine shop


    Engine running ok except cold start knocking
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    check with matt at texas hybrids, maybe they can recommend someone.

    if it's the pistons/rings causing the problem, should last about the same amount of time if done correctly.

    if it's the egr circuit, could last longer if taken care of properly