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HG replacement on a Northstar is not a trivial job. The engine should be pulled. Re-tapping the head bolt holes MUST be done. At a typical dealer, it's a $3500-$5000 job, with I believe a 40-hour book.
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Do you have to drop the engine on a Cadillac STS 1996 to replace the head gasket?
If that is the Northstar engine, yes.
Do head gasket Thermagasket work on Cadillac northstar motors?
It may work as an emergency temporary repair but the only permanent repair is to replace the head gasket.
What could be the problem if the antifreeze is bubbling in a 1995 cadillac sedan deville?
Sounds like a blown head gasket
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A thermostat gasket is a gasket for a thermostat, a head gasket is a head gasket. The top part of the engine needs to be disassembled to repair the head gasket. You can find information on your specific car in your local library. You may even be able to access this online if the library has the databases available.
How many hours to change a head gasket on a 01 caddilac deville?
If that has the Northstar engine, there is many hours involved. The engine and trans must be dropped out from under the car along with the subframe.
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cracked head, or leaking head gasket, or cracked block
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Take it to a pro a lot of special tools and know how req. A lot of shops won't do this job.
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1st, 30 ft lbs, 2nd 70 degrees, 3rd. 65 degrees, 4th 4 degrees
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How does it cost to replace a head gasket for a 2000 Cadillac escalade
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If your a dealer? not much a few hundred due to the head gasket issues, to an average Joe 2000- ? depending all on mileage and vehicle condition check www.kbb.com -Rob
Where is the fan switch located on a 1995 Cadillac eldorado northstar engine?
back of right head
