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Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement?


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gigirl
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Oct 22, 2010, 5:06 PM

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94 Grand Am 3.1
I was told my car needs a manifold intake gasket.
Car was leaking lots of coolant.
If the engine was damaged would they already know that or will they not know until they start the work.
The car has not overheated, although it got close.
Just hoping that's all it's going to need.
Thanks for your thoughts on this.


Hammer Time
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Oct 22, 2010, 5:17 PM

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Unless the coolant got into the oil, there isn't much it can damage further in the engine.



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gigirl
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Oct 22, 2010, 5:20 PM

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How do you know if oil got into the coolant?


Hammer Time
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Oct 22, 2010, 5:24 PM

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It's coolant in the oil and you just pull the dipstick and look at the condition of the oil. Oil and water mixed together make gray foam.



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gigirl
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Oct 22, 2010, 5:28 PM

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Well, I'm sure the garage has already checked that, so I guess I can relax a bit now.
Thanks for your help!






 
 
 






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