"Head gasket replacement stem seals"

"car was overheating and test proved that."

"I was driving when the temperature meter went into the hot red zone.I have checked the water and the oil and it is in order.When I drive slower the heat is coming down."

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"Head skimming .. maybe be required. mechanic will not replace gasket unless heads are skimmed . Is this reasonable?"

"Water leaking into oil. Head gasket failure."

"Car does not want to start"

"Replace cambelt"

"Yes. Replacing timing belt"

"I was having overheating problems which got fixed. Did a compression test, seems as if though cylinder 3 & 4 is down a bit, so either just a head gasket change or a leak in cylinder head. Either way, I presume the head will need testing to see. I am wondering what a complete overhaul on the motor will cost me since it will be open."