Cadillac Repair: 2001 Deville DHS Overheat/Head Gasket, head bolts, head gaskets
QuestionCar has 117k miles. Temp gage increases to high & Hot Engine indicator is illuminated. No fluids visible, but there is an odor of coolant. Dealership replaced thermostat & coolant and added a GM Sealer. Car still overheats. Could the gaskets need replacement & if so, what is the cost? Just purchased & no warranty.
AnswerThis engine is FAMOUS for leaking head gaskets due to stretched aluminum threads in the engine block.
Repair is to drill out head bolts and install heli-coils in all head bolts in the block and install larger head bolts as well as the head gaskets.