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1999 Chrysler 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Coolant, Engine.
Mileage: 18,890 miles.

Asked on December 2, 2012

Chrysler 300 Gas Problem

It has been runin hot. Its not water in the oil.
I had it torn down the guy said Its the intake gasket. Is that posible?
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Replied on December 2, 2012

Yes, it is possible. Intake gaskets commonly leak at the coolant passage on "V" type engines. It can leak externally or leak into the combustion chamber and burn off.

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