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    I have to do the head gaskets on my 05 gtp. Just wondering if any one has any pointers or tips to make it easier also if the head bolts are reusable or just buy new ones. Thanks
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    you sure you need head gaskets? its rare for them to blow.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    yeah I had the upper and lower intake gaskets done this summer. Now its burning coolant.
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    I too, wonder why it needs head gaskets.

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    If it were a headgasket issue, you'd likely have a loss of compression in a cylinder or many cylinders.

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    the head bolts are not reuse-able, and while the heads are off have a shop check them over.

    id do some tests before just tearing into a head gasket job tho. cylinder compression test, a cooling system pressure test.

    and they have another test kit, it tests for o2 in the coolant, via the radiator.

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