For short periods of time, prescription medications (such as narcotic pain medications or muscle relaxants) may be helpful to alleviate pain or related complications.
It can take anywhere from 4-10 hrs. now if your head gasket is warped you will have to take it to have it milled that takes from 1 day to several days. if not you can just buy a completely new one that fits perfectly for about $150.
Two ways to repair a blown head gasket. The first is to actually tear-down the engine and replace the head gasket. This physical-repair is very costly, averaging $1800 to $3000 dollars. Cadillac's and Land Rovers, costs closer to the $5000 dollar range to repair.Even if you have the money, there is something most mechanics will not tell you. Fact is, 40% of vehicles with aluminum heads and blocks will suffer another head gasket leak within 3-6 months.The other less expensive way is to use a sealer.adillac's and Land Rovers, costs closer to the $5000 dollar range to repair. Even if you have the money, there is something most mechanics will not tell you. Fact is, 40% of vehicles with aluminum heads and blocks will suffer another head gasket leak within 3-6 months. The other less expensive way is to use a sealer.