Free head gasket replacement

[max_torq]

I helped a mate do his EL head gasket the other day. I'd done it before and we did it in my driveway with my tools. Except he provided grunt labour, the easy stuff, provided the parts and plenty of beer etc. No problems.

[EDManual]

Happy to help mates, though had a mate once who bought a house to do up and sell at a profit, for nothing but profit. He wanted all his "mates" to come around and help paint etc etc for free.... If it was for him to live in sure... (And this guy has lots of money)
Now he asked me, even though he hadnt spoken to me for maybe a 2 years + ! "hmm, well I'm busy."

[GTpilot]

Originally Posted by XBROO

I can't believe this question has been asked, Australia was built on mateship.

Exactly! sounds like the OP is Swedish.

[naughts]

I'm guessing your not my age, but If my mates were broke and needed a hand then there would be no second thought.
If you are asking the question, then i guess he is not that close to you.
surely a head gasket on a corolla cant take that long, can it???

[nb_351]

Done
Took me a few hours each morning over 3 days, even got the head shaved for him at his cost of course lol
He blew an oil cooler hose last night I want and fixed that for free too lol
All done and dusted feels pretty good to have helped him out so much

[ozpacman]

Good on you mate!

I'm sure you'll reap the benefits of your generosity somewhere down the track. Life can throw us some challenges from time to time and it's in these situations that you'll be able to call in a few favours to get you through unscathed.

Well done.

Russ.

[nb_351]

Cheers mate
At the end of the day it kept me occupied for a few days too haha

[XrRabbit]

Originally Posted by nb_351

I have a mate of mine, we've been mates since we were born and grown up together, he has a corolla that needs a head gasket
Now he asked me if I could do it, I'm a diesel mechanic so of course I can lol
But he wants me to do it for nothing to help him out as he has no money and is going to reimburse me by giving me a second hand boxing bag
Is it just me or is that not enough of a payment for the good couple of days work before I work afternoon shift where I actually get paid?

Straight away, if you have to ask he can't be a good mate. My best mate has ask me to help him a lot, move houses 5 times, fix his car & motorbike etc, I don't think for 2 seconds I say when and tell him when I'm free at that time.
You shouldn't have to think about it.
A few drinks, some maccas, a great laugh, having heaps of fun, learn some things and helping a mate. What more could you want??
It's just helping a mate, that's being an Aussie!

But in saying that if I ever need help whatever it is he is there for me. Same thing. A few drinks maccas laugh and a night/weekend.