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2000 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Gas, Smell.
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Asked on December 18, 2006

2000 pontiac grand am gt 3.4L V6

I recently noticed having to add coolant too frequently, could smell coolant after driving a while(heavy smell), but see no evidence of a leak on my garage floor, the GM mech. said it was a bad lower intake gasket, im fine with his diagnostics, but he estimated $820 for the repair! is there something cheaper i can do, at least temporarily, to slow or stop the leak, short of buying coolant every couple of weeks?
Avatar Asked by stewart_p_e

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Replied on December 23, 2006

When these gaskets go bad, there are a few different scenarios. You may end up needing an engine if you don't replace that gasket. I wouldn't drive it until then .

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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