Diesel Head Gasket Replacement
Diesel Engine Repair — Cheyenne, WY
Head gasket failure on a diesel usually announces itself as unexplained coolant loss, overheating under load, or pressure building in the coolant overflow. It's confirmed by testing — combustion gas detection and cooling system pressure tests — not by guesswork, because the job is too big to do on a hunch.
Done right, a head gasket job means checking the head for flatness and cracks, machining when needed, quality gaskets, and proper torque procedure — often with upgraded head studs on tuned or hard-working trucks so the repair holds under boost. Done wrong, you do it all again in a year. Trevor does it right.
What's Included
- Failure confirmed by testing before teardown
- Head checked for flatness and cracks, machined as needed
- Quality gaskets and correct torque procedure
- Head stud upgrades for tuned and towing trucks
- A repair meant to outlast the truck payment
Diesel Diagnosis Done Right
- Verify and inspect
Every diesel complaint starts with reproducing the symptom and a physical inspection — leaks, soot trails, boots, clamps and wiring.
- Test the systems
Compression tests, fuel system diagnostics and turbo checks isolate whether the problem is mechanical, fuel, or air.
- Confirm before replacing
Injectors, pumps and turbos are expensive. Nothing gets replaced until testing confirms it failed.
- Fix it for the long haul
Where a known weak point exists — like CP4 injection pumps or grid heater bolts — Trevor will tell you about the proven prevention options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does head gasket replacement cost at TDC Automotive?
Labor is billed hourly at $135/hr, and you'll get findings and an estimate before repair work begins. Call (307) 996-0980 with your year, make and model and Trevor can give you a realistic idea of what's involved.
Do I need an appointment for head gasket replacement?
Call ahead at (307) 996-0980 — as an owner-operated shop, TDC schedules work so your vehicle gets Trevor's full attention rather than sitting in a lot for a week.
Where is the shop, and what area do you serve?
The shop is at 8407 Aztec Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and serves all of southeast Wyoming plus the Nebraska panhandle and Northern Colorado — customers regularly drive in from Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine Bluffs, Wellington, Fort Collins and Greeley.