Blown head gasket

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
147,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAULAZNYOUNGAZ
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When I replace the head gasket do i have to replace the valve and manifold gaskets too?
Sep 11, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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STEVE W.
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Yes, all of the top end gaskets, valve covers, intake and exhaust manifolds at a minimum, will be coming off so you need to replace them with new. Once they are compressed they will not re-seal.
Sep 12, 2017 at 12:21 AM
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