1994 Cadillac STS Head Gaskets

1994 CADILLAC STS
225,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYFEILD
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What is the history of blown head gaskets on a 1994
North Star engine? Ihave no problems at this time.

Thank-you

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Aug 22, 2009 at 7:27 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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Northstars of any age are known for head gasket leaks. It is not the gasket that fails, it is the head bolt thread that looses its integrity over time. The OE repair is to install a thread insert called 'timesert'. The complete block is done, any time one fails.
Aug 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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