To replace the coolant crossover gasket on a 2000 Cadillac, first, disconnect the battery and drain the coolant from the system. Next, remove any components obstructing access to the crossover, such as the intake manifold or hoses. Carefully detach the crossover, clean the mating surfaces, and install the new gasket. Reassemble everything in reverse order, refill the coolant, and check for leaks.
How does it cost to replace a head gasket for a 2000 Cadillac escalade
The Intake gasket is leaking, NOT THE HEAD GASKET. Replace the intake gasket
Head Gasket to replace
You will need to replace the intire intake Gasket if you are SURE it is leaking were the gasket goes. On most of those engines it will be a BAD intake and ford redesigned the intake manifold. But it sounds like it has already been replaced scents it has got the alum. crossover bar. You need to look real close at the gaskets.
The head gasket.
To replace the thermostat in a 1998 Cadillac Catera, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator, then remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing bolts. Replace the old thermostat with a new one, ensuring the gasket is properly aligned, and reassemble by reversing the steps. Finally, refill the cooling system with the appropriate coolant and check for leaks.
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If there is coolant in your oil on the dip stick, it's a blown head gasket. It will look like chocolate milk.
Drain coolant, disconnect the battery. Disconnect the coolant line, replace the thermostat with a new one. Do not forget to replace the gasket too. Reconnect the line. Refill coolant, connect the battery.
About $40 for the gasket... And about book value of your car to replace them.
When it was damaged. If you don't have coolant leakage, but the level collant drops down it means you have internal leakage of coolant. You must replace the head gasket of course if want to drive your car. van over heats