Head gaskets

c5fourj

c5fourj

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Looking for some help, I got a 2006 LBZ for my son to drive to school, has ~150,000 miles and needs head gaskets.
Can you guys recommend a couple of shops where I can get a few bids?
How much will this set me back?
Anything else is should do while they have it apart?

Diesels Day Dreams did the injectors a few months back and they are GREAT guys I just need to know the price is right

Thanks in advance
 
NinjaMax

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not to many "diesel performance" shops in Denver, Diesel Day Dreams does all my work and tuning. There's Engle Automotive up in Loveland, one of the members here works there.
 
66lilly

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Ya DDD have always treated me right. Can't think of any other shops I would want doing work on my truck
 
02dirtymax

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I think it is about 30 hrs labor according to GM. Parts are around $600 without studs.
 
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Awenta

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My question is why did it blow hg at 150k miles.

It isn't difficult to do if you feel up to it. Should be around 4k

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mike diesel

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Awenta said:
My question is why did it blow hg at 150k miles.

It isn't difficult to do if you feel up to it. Should be around 4k

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More than likely an early 06 with old style head gaskets. There are alot of them out there.
 
c5fourj

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Don't know why, I bought it from the original owner, seemed pretty honest, local Leo, said he was in a divorce and it had to go.
I asked if he had ever had any performance stuff on it and the answer was no.
The price was right, $19K CCSB fully loaded, leveling kit, 33" Duratracs, engine bay was completely stock. I figured at that price he new the injectors were bad and they were which brought the price in at what he would get at a stealership.
The gasket only leaks on startup when it's below 10 degrees, other wise its fine
 
Bustedknuckles

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c5fourj said:
Don't know why, I bought it from the original owner, seemed pretty honest, local Leo, said he was in a divorce and it had to go.
I asked if he had ever had any performance stuff on it and the answer was no.
The price was right, $19K CCSB fully loaded, leveling kit, 33" Duratracs, engine bay was completely stock. I figured at that price he new the injectors were bad and they were which brought the price in at what he would get at a stealership.
The gasket only leaks on startup when it's below 10 degrees, other wise its fine
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That doesn't sound like head gaskets to me. Id be getting a shop to make 100% certain thats what was wrong.
 
chevyburnout1

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Chevy1925 said:
good to know dustin. i have a buddies brother who has a problematic LLY up there in denver. ill be sure to send him your way when things act up
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Referrals are always appreciated! I believe our shop rate is a little higher than typical independent shops however we have a 3 year/36,000mile warranty on all of our work regardless.
 
Awenta

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How is your oil, any blow by?
How is the coolant, how does the tank look?

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