my dodge stratus has a blown head gasket so i have to drop then engine to fix it myself?

2001 SATURN SEDAN
185,000 MILES
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HOLLEESCAR
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Only when she is on does the car leak oil from the drive side.
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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HOLLEESCAR
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My question is do I have to drop the engine to fix it myself?
Apr 1, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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HOLLEESCAR
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This is my engine
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Apr 1, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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HMAC300
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Nope just pull all the accessories off to take the heads off. It's a lot of work but you don't need to pull motor for that.
Apr 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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HOLLEESCAR
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Awesome thank you so much
Apr 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM
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