Equinox 3.4L Blown Head Gasket

Diagnose and change your own head gasket and save a couple grand $$$. I did the whole job for about $175 but you can do it for $75 without changing the thermostat and water pump.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• equinox
• 2006 chevy equinox
• blown head gasket
• equinox overheat
• chevy 3.4l head gasket change

[gotsnow1970]

Hi, I have 2000 Chevy Venture with the 3.4 in it. I'm going to change the head gasket in a couple weeks. What did you soak your push rods and valves in? Great video.

[CoolCarsHotGuitars]

Purple Power

[lotiontownservice]

Peter, just wondering, did you have to have the heads milled for straightness or anything? Thanks and it is a great video.

[CoolCarsHotGuitars]

I did not. However, if your motor overheats for an extended period it would be a good idea to get them checked.

[navEg8tr]

Thanks for taking my call Peter. I am going to tackle this tomorrow. I am ASE Certified in Brakes and Parts Specialist and have worked on many motors, just wasn't sure if I wanted to tackle this one. Not due to difficulty but rather time. From you video I think it won't be all that bad. Thanks.

[CoolCarsHotGuitars]

It's not that tough....only 5 sockets, a torque wrench and angle gage. Just remember to use new head bolts and buy the better gasket set from Fel-Pro. Take the valves out of the head and clean them remembering to put them back in the same location.

[CoolCarsHotGuitars]

Ignorant statments containing profanity are not welcome on my channel. If you wish to intelligently restate your question I will be more than happ to answer it.

[oleg1981]

@freak777power

and what you are segesting to buy? HONDA? TOYOTA? so for them its ok to change head gasket on 100k mark, to change transmittion on 70k mark? and to change head gasket on GM on is crappy car? i have equinox 150k. did not changet head gasket yet. i have equinox. and the only hing iv changet is wheel hubs. 150k KM LOL

[CoolCarsHotGuitars]

All I can tell you is this; I lived overseas for awhile and worked on junk from Mercedes, BMW, Fiat and Jaguar...they just don't sell it in the US. No auto maker is immune from defects. If you want to pay $70k for a Mercedes go ahead. I am not defending any brand, but for the price I have been satisfied with the value of the Equinox. Everyone has their preference. Since you are able to express your opinion freely...thank a veteran.