Oct 5, 2020 · I'm still a Duramax and LLY newbie, but I've read that head gasket failures may be a long term outcome of the overheating issues the LLYs are known to have. If you mitigate those …

Jun 11, 2015 · Same shop which has been in business for 40+ years very reluctant to recommend spending $5K on a head gasket job due to the mileage factor and the possibility that …

Apr 13, 2017 · Sure enough, the dealer called me back several days later and said it was the head gasket. This was a used, as-is sale, but they offered to cover the majority of the repair. …

Jun 7, 2008 · GM book time on the head gasket replacement is 36 hours for both banks. So, what ever your dealers shop rate is X 36. +Parts (gaskets, head bolts, 24 litres of Dex, Oil etc...) …

Mar 19, 2020 · I'll try to keep this short. I got this 2005 LLY for WAY less than it's worth. However, it does need to have the head gaskets replaced. The truck still ran with great power before I …

Feb 26, 2018 · This last month I had a low coolant light come on a few times , added 1/2 gal. So off to the dealer to get it checked out, it has all the signs of a leaking head gasket, the service …

Jan 5, 2016 · Google search LLY head gasket repair. I found a guys picture archive and referenced it during tear down and reassembly. Put a piece of cardboard between the radiator …

Mar 5, 2018 · What’s going on guys, I’m a new member here. Does anyone have an idea on the cost of head gasket replacement for a 6.2? I’d do it myself but I don’t have the time.

Nov 9, 2007 · A mid-year design change was made to the head gasket of the 2006 Duramax Diesel engine in December, 2005. This second generation gasket will service all 2001-2006 …

Dec 18, 2007 · In my area a new engine is over 8K for the engine alone, dont even talk about labor! $3200 is the cost for headgaskets, I have seen many Dmax's with more than 400K on …