SheikYerbuti Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How much should it cost to replace both front axles and a leaky oil gasket on a 98 Civic? My brother is thinking about buying it but it needs work. Wondering if the repairs will turn a seemingly good deal into a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thru a shop, probably $300-400 to replace the axles & probably $75-125 on the oil pan. IMHO, I'd really suggest taking it somewhere & getting a complete inspection done before purchasing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 It only has one front axle, right? Couldn't tell you how much it costs to rebuild a differential on that car. I'd guess between $500 and a grand. And is the oil gasket on the oil pan or valve cover? Either way it's a cheap fix unless the valve cover is not real accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 you want to field this one, Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I had a new '98 Civic EX, black with a white pin stripe, and it was one of my favorite vehicles ever. Nothing to brag about, call it a rice burner if you will, but I was 27, single, living in Atlanta and it was a lot of fun to drive. I remember blasting the CD player and just driving for hours around the rich neighborhoods in Buckhead and Sandy Springs just for the sheer joy of it. It was what I could afford at the time and I actually miss that car to this day. Lots of memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Buddah was in the ballpark on the halfshafts (axles, and double-agent, there are two), depending on the quality of part and how hungry the shop is for the business. As for the gasket, it'll depend on where it is. A head gasket will cost you $300 or more. Valve-cover gasket you might get done for $50 (not familiar with what's on top of the valve cover on that car). An oil pan gasket or rear main seal will be somewhere in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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