How to get to head gaskets

Asked by Joshua Nov 05, 2020 at 09:40 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Having white smoke coming out tailpipe but
milky oil or coolant leaking in oil. I'm thinking
about replacing head gaskets. What all I have
to do to take apart to get to gaskets? I have
took cover off engine.

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Bob answered 3 years ago

Put down the tools and step away from the vehicle. If you have to ask about head gaskets you do NOT have the skills to replace them. The whole top of the engine has to come off and be reassembled PROPERLY.

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