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  1. 09-21-2012, 12:38 PM #1
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    last week noticed antifreeze leaking but couldnt tell where. brought it to dealer and just got a call saying i blew my driver side head gasket. iv never heard of people having this problem on a stock motor. i only have 45k miles on the car. thank god for the warranty still
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    It happens. As you said, that's why they warranty it. Just pray they don't screw up while they are in it. Might be a good point to ask about removing the DOD and replacing the cam.



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    I doubt they would do that sice they only take one head off but I will ask
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    Personally, I'm surprised with headers and tune that they didn't tell you to pound sand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joeygr8gt View Post
    last week noticed antifreeze leaking but couldnt tell where. brought it to dealer and just got a call saying i blew my driver side head gasket. iv never heard of people having this problem on a stock motor. i only have 45k miles on the car. thank god for the warranty still
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    im shocked that they did the work with the headers and exhaust... some dealerships are cool like that
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  7. 12-12-2012, 05:44 AM #7
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    How did the work go? No issues?
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