1979 Buick Regal Told Simply Head Gaskets That Needed Changed Uncle Who S

1979 BUICK REGAL
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I was told it was simply the head gaskets that needed to be changed but my uncle who's a mechanic says I cracked a head! What are the symptoms? What can I do to fix it?
Nov 21, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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If you have a cracked head, replace it. It doesn't matter if you replace the gasket... it will still leak.
Nov 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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