excessive smoke when starting car and overheating

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS
146,000 MILES
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MOTHER54
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When I start my 2003 DTS Cadillac there is a lot of smoke coming from the exhaust and the car over heats !!! There are 146,000 miles and this problem just started over the weekend
Oct 27, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like you have head gasket issues. cant overheat these motors without causing damage.
with the mileage, i would suggest replacing the motor.

Roy
Oct 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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MOTHER54
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Thank you for your help !! That is exactly what I thought !!
Oct 27, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck

Roy
Oct 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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