2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette head gasket repair

2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
124,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORDMANBRIAN
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Is it easier to drop the engine down and perform the head gaskets with the engine on the ground or do it in car?
Nov 9, 2010 at 11:03 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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no need in lowering or removing engine just to replace head gaskests. just work with in it car, removing components from top down (intake manifold etc..) until you reach head bolts.
Nov 10, 2010 at 9:31 AM
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