Longknocker

I have came here from time to time to get help with my wife's 95 Lumina(3.1)

You guys are always very helpful.
Well now i have water on my dip stick.
Could this be the Intake gasket ?, or more likely the head gasket?

I am tearing it down now ,

I am almost to where i can get the Intake off but i was just wondering what to expect
Thanks for any advice you can give me.
You are a GREAT bunch of guys.

P.S. Do i have to take the Power stering pump off to get the intake off?

richtazz

yes, the power steering pump needs to come off to remove the intake. A compression test would eliminate a head gasket. IF the car was running fine, just drinking antifreeze, I would say it's just an intake leak. Look for a split in the factory gasket at the ends where the coolant passes through it between the orange rubber sealing bead and the plastic body of the gasket. If it is separated there, then the intake gasket was the issue. If it's not, you may have a blown head gasket.

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Longknocker

Thanks Richtazz,

The oil is like chocolate milk and i am expecting the worst.

Darn that thing is a tight spot to work in.

I really appreciate the reply.

This is the graetest forum i have ever found

richtazz

Thanks, we all like positive feedback. It's nice to know we're appreciated.

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Longknocker

I have been reading this forum for quiet some time.
Perhaps someday i can give someone some advice as well.
Thanks again