What does a failed head gasket actually look like on a Duramax—and what do you need to fix it properly? Eric walks through a Duramax head gasket repair, showing the failure, the parts involved, and what makes the job go more smoothly from teardown to reassembly. For this repair, we’re using:
MAHLE Head Gaskets
• 54597
• 54598
MAHLE Head Gasket Set
• HS54580 — complete gasket kit with the components needed for the job
Gator Fasteners Head Stud Kit
• HSK66
Eric covers what you need to know about these products, why selecting the right head studs is an important consideration during a Duramax head gasket repair, and how having the right gasket kit can save time once the truck is torn apart.
If you work on Duramax trucks, or have one coming into the shop with a suspected head gasket failure, this is a good overview of what you’re getting into.
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