beuford0320 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I recently (2 months ago) moved to GA from CT and I am in desperate need of a reliable mechanic in the Georgia that can repair my engine. I'm looking to have it repaired with Norm-serts or either Northstar performance studs. Please, does anyone know of anyone that could do this job anywhere in the area or surrounding states? Any help/leads is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 This is the first 2004 on this board that has had headgasket issues. How was the problem diagnosed and pinpointed to the headgaskets? Quote Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barczy01 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have probably completed 2 dozen 04-05 Cadillac , Pontiac and Buick Lucerne with head gasket problems. The problem is with the coarse bolt the 11 x 2.0 the bolts are loosing torque overtime and loosening up. In addition to Dexcool is eating up the head gasket. I can fix your car no problem looking at 1800$. There is a gut in GA who is doing these repairs too but I am unsure of the quality of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterset Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Have you ruled out a clogged surge line, bad cap, 50/50 coolant, water pump tensioner, cooling fans, etc. first? Did you check your coolant for exhaust gasses with the dye kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 If history is any indicator....there will be Northstar head bolt issues on the 2004 and newer. Can't help you with the studs....but I do rent the Kent Moore J-42385-2030 tool for the 2004 and newer factory timesert repair. http://www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Quote Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beuford0320 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) How was the problem diagnosed and pinpointed to the headgaskets? **Dye kit turned bluish green on 2 of 6 tests (back of bottle says that's not a positive though) But, I still suspect head gaskets because all the symptoms point to it. I can fix your car no problem looking at 1800$. There is a gut in GA who is doing these repairs too but I am unsure of the quality of work. **I have seen your website online, with good reviews, but the cost of shipping/driving vehicle to IN isn't cost effective for me now. Would you be willing to share contact info for guy in GA? Have you ruled out a clogged surge line, bad cap, 50/50 coolant, water pump tensioner, cooling fans, etc. first? Did you check your coolant for exhaust gasses with the dye kit? **Surge line flowing, but have yet to remove "bolt with a hole" (don't know if it's necessary as it's flowing?), Changed out the cap to OEM cap, Cooling fans are kicking on, Waterpump is flowing, have yet to test tensioner (how?), dye kit turned bluish green on 2 of 6 tests (back of bottle says that's not a positive though) Can't help you with the studs....but I do rent the Kent Moore J-42385-2030 tool for the 2004 and newer factory timesert repair. **Doing the work myself isn't an option, but thanks just the same. Edited June 17, 2015 by beuford0320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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