Brando_SLT
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- Orange County, CA
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- 2005
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- Hemi 5.7
Following my other thread on missing coolant, using a block tester it confirms my fears - a head gasket leak. Starting it up this morning, lots of white smoke.
What am I looking at for a head gasket job? Do I need to send the heads out to be serviced as well? Really trying to manage the cost on this repair as I can't afford a full rebuild or full top-end. I see RockAuto has head gasket kits. I'm concerned if I'm able to do this myself in my parking lot or if I need to take it to a shop or if it requires special tools from FCA. Dealership is out of the question since labor rates down here are $125-$155 per hour.
Thanks!
What am I looking at for a head gasket job? Do I need to send the heads out to be serviced as well? Really trying to manage the cost on this repair as I can't afford a full rebuild or full top-end. I see RockAuto has head gasket kits. I'm concerned if I'm able to do this myself in my parking lot or if I need to take it to a shop or if it requires special tools from FCA. Dealership is out of the question since labor rates down here are $125-$155 per hour.
Thanks!