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Originally Posted by Winny_the_Pooh
When I experienced the exact same symptoms on my '96 with a 3.8L that you are describing, I found it to be a blown lower intake gasket.
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The mechanic says it is the head gasket in this case.
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Originally Posted by Winny_the_Pooh
I did the work myself and went ahead and changed the head gaskets... I spent a couple of hundred in parts and several days of my time.
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I so wish this is something I could tackle. $1600 is so much money. I always feel like I'm getting ripped off when the car goes to the mechanic. I think the only way to avoid that feeling is to do it yourself.
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Originally Posted by Winny_the_Pooh
In my case, I admit that I was negligent in not changing my coolant every two years as required.
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I am learning so much on this forum. Growing up my Daddy always said that the only preventative maintenance that cars needed was changing the oil. It was his belief that changing antifreeze or tranny oil only led to further problems. Before now I just figured that antifreeze changes and tranny oil changes were gravy for quick-lube places and dealers.