2005 Cadillac Deville Head Gasket Repair

2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE
200,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RHYTHM2B
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I have had three quotes from dealers stating they must remove the engine to repair the head gasket. I have a mechanic (self employd) that wants to do the job for me that states he has done this before w/o removing the engine. Can you give me some idea what all is involved in a head gasket repair on this car? Thanls!
Oct 8, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Heads can be done with engine in . Does Dealer suspect cylinder or crankshaft damage?
Oct 8, 2009 at 9:43 AM
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RHYTHM2B
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No. They don't suspect any other damage. The vehicle still needs to be inspected. But it runs and drives, just blows steam right now.
Thanks for your reply.
Oct 8, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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