Blown head gasket

Tiny
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  • 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
When I replace the head gasket do I have to replace the valve and manifold gaskets too?
Monday, September 11th, 2017 AT 11:39 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Yes, all of the top end gaskets, valve covers, intake and exhaust manifolds at a minimum, will be coming off so you need to replace them with new. Once they are compressed they will not re-seal.
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