1998 Cadillac STS Head Gasket

1998 CADILLAC STS
146,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CCDIGGS
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My head gasket went out and it is too expensive to let a mechanic install the Time Sert kit and gasket. My question is: Do I have to remove the engine to fix my northstar? If not then I'll try to fix it myself but if not then I'll dump the car.
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May 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Yes, it is best to remove the powertrain to perform this. Earlier models it may have been possible, but on the 5th generation sevilles(98-) the engine compartment tightened up making it next to impossible.
May 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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