2001 SSEi runs cold, service engine light on
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
mikey383 says above- "It seems as if the intake gasket leaking on an SSEi is a rare condition," but it'* listed as the second most common problem in the common problems thread (second one) at the beginning of this forum: 2-LOWER INTAKE GASKET "Symptom: Your coolant consumption is high,coolant leak . . ."
I was just told yesterday I need to have the lower intake manifold gasket replaced because I'm leaking antifreeze. I had no problems at all, but we looked under the hood just to check fluids and the antifreeze container was empty. It never drips under the car so I never saw any signs of a leak either. I had the oil changed two weeks ago and it was fine - now this
So for about $500, they'll replace that gasket the valve cover gasket. Anything else they should do while it'* totally apart? Please comment if you have any suggestions, they're doing the work tomorrow.
Boosted Bville said the dealer said his gasket is leaking so I posted in this thread to mention that it'* listed as a common problem.
Lastly - a heartfelt thanks to all of you here who help !! You're the best!
I was just told yesterday I need to have the lower intake manifold gasket replaced because I'm leaking antifreeze. I had no problems at all, but we looked under the hood just to check fluids and the antifreeze container was empty. It never drips under the car so I never saw any signs of a leak either. I had the oil changed two weeks ago and it was fine - now this
So for about $500, they'll replace that gasket the valve cover gasket. Anything else they should do while it'* totally apart? Please comment if you have any suggestions, they're doing the work tomorrow.
Boosted Bville said the dealer said his gasket is leaking so I posted in this thread to mention that it'* listed as a common problem.
Lastly - a heartfelt thanks to all of you here who help !! You're the best!
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
@mikey383. Not calling you out on that - no offense just hoping that someone will clarify this. I'm about to spend a chunk of money on that gasket replacement and somehow it would make me feel better to know it'* a common problem and that I'm not followed by a dark cloud.
I love this car, but honestly? it'* gonna send me to the pourhouse...
I love this car, but honestly? it'* gonna send me to the pourhouse...
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You said .. MAYBE $500 for LIM gaskets. That is what I meant to type there. They are replacing the lower intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gasket while they are in there since it has a slight leak also.
And thanks so much Rogue for your input. I'm going to print it out and take it with me - guess how popular I'll be... You're right tho, it'* not a dealer and they really don't know how long it will take.
I would love to see the Bonneville'* with mods. Rogue you have 423 HP??!!!
You said .. MAYBE $500 for LIM gaskets. That is what I meant to type there. They are replacing the lower intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gasket while they are in there since it has a slight leak also.
And thanks so much Rogue for your input. I'm going to print it out and take it with me - guess how popular I'll be... You're right tho, it'* not a dealer and they really don't know how long it will take.
I would love to see the Bonneville'* with mods. Rogue you have 423 HP??!!!
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