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Question: faulty head gaskets on 02 DHS calladic

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cpmuskie, Staten Island, NY, April 18, 2011, 12:22
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the head gaskets are blown and tech recommended a jasper reman engine is this the best way to go or should i just rebuilt the exisitng engine and save ther difference in the cost of the reman as opposed to the rebuilt engine

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    Superbob April 18, 2011, 12:36
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    The problem with the Caddy motors is that, in my experience, once the heads have been off, the (removable) cylinders don't seal well at the bottom of the block and therefore it's not really practical to attempt to replace head gaskets because it could easily end up as a complete rebuild (difficult on a Caddy motor) or a replacement engine, all under warrantee. Losing deal for the shop, usually. I'd recommend a replacement engine, I hear that the Jasper rebuilds are OK but but I've never had the opportunity to use them.

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    cpmuskie, April 19, 2011, 07:54
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    if I go with the jasper reman engine will i still have the same issue and the other problems associated with the orginial north star engine ie: burning a quart of oil every 1200 miles, and having to repace he head gaskets after 70000 miles, also what reman engine would you recommend.

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    Visitor, April 19, 2011, 09:13

    presion torque

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