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Old 08-11-2012, 08:50 PM
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This is similar to another post about coolant disappearing. I need to know how much is involved in replacing a head gasket on a 2000 Chrysler LHS. I have replaced all the hoses, water pump but not the radiator and completely flushed the system. I did a pressure test and there are no leaks anywhere. I took it to the shop and was told I have a leaking head gasket since it has a rough idle when cold and there are no leaks visible. It takes about 400 miles or so and then I notice that I need to add more coolant.
Is this a job that is better left to a mechanic? Thanks!
 
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Old 08-12-2012, 12:46 AM
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buy a service manual read what it takes to do the heads then u have an educated decision u can make
 
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Old 08-12-2012, 04:26 PM
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Already have a haynes manual. I should have added or asked if that is possibly a description of a leaking head gasket.
 
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:38 PM
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the 3.5 have been know to push out the coolant when the heads are real hot the heads will need to be replaced or machined back to spec
 
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