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Replacing Heads / Headgaskets - do you have to drop the motor?

04-16-2011, 10:57 PM

Do you have to pull the motor from the car to change heads or headgaskets on 3.8L's?

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04-16-2011, 11:35 PM

Re: Replacing Heads / Headgaskets - do you have to drop the motor?

No, you can do the heads with the motor in the car.

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04-17-2011, 08:35 PM

Re: Replacing Heads / Headgaskets - do you have to drop the motor?

not to thread jack, but can you install head studs with the engine in the car? lol
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04-17-2011, 09:09 PM

Re: Replacing Heads / Headgaskets - do you have to drop the motor?

yes you can.

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