intake manifold gasket

2002 Rendezvous CXL. Intake manifold gasket is leaking antifreeze. Dealer says it is a common problem at about 75,000 miles. Any experience here? Engine is 3400. Dealer wants $1500 for repair, does this sound right? I replaced the intake manifold gasket on my Chevy Venture. About a days labor. Is this Rendezvous fix similar?

Mine cost me 500.00, a dealer did not do it. All 3.4s will have this replaced

carl

You may want to check out the Oldsmobile Alero forum. There are plenty of threads (incl. step by step) about replacement for the LIM Gasket for the 3.4L. When we had our alero I was quoted about $500-800 from independent mechanics. The dealership quote of $1500 is about average. I ended up doing it my self for less than $100. It is possible to do yourself if you know what your doing.

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