Auto Care FAQs by Carter Volkswagen: I Just Had the Head Gasket Replaced — Why is my Engine Overheating Again?

Head gasket repair is a costly, labor-intensive repair of your engine's most critical seals deep in the heart of the engine. If your car had its head gasket replaced, it's important to make sure this procedure was done right. If it wasn't, you might experience the very same problems you had before.

Whenever a head gasket is replaced, other items should be inspected and replaced as necessary. What's more, the cylinder head itself must be inspected to ensure it's still in good shape and must be properly torqued when re-installed onto the block with the new gasket in between. If any of these important steps are missed by a sloppy, cut-rate mechanic, you might find yourself back to square one much sooner than you hoped! We'll suggest what to do next if your head gasket repair didn't go as planned.

Head Gasket Replaced at Carter Volkswagen

Did you have your head gasket replaced in our very own service center, and your car is still overheating? Give us a call and let us know — because we need to make it right. Chances are, we simply missed another, less severe problem in the coolant system. It should've been thoroughly checked, but an old thermostat or water pump might not be sufficient to keep your car cool. We can replace those parts and have you back on the road once again.

Head Gasket Replaced Somewhere Else

If you had the head gasket replaced at a local garage or franchise auto service establishment, and you're not satisfied with the results, be sure to visit Carter Volkswagen. Our factory-trained service professionals know your Volkswagen better than anybody! We'd be happy to take a closer look.