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Re: replace head gasket then bottom end goes???
Hi Doug,
I can't answer your question, per se, but I may be able to help...
First of all, the Chevy Lumina 3.1 engines are NOTORIOUS for "blowing" the intake manifold gasket (the one between the intake mani and the block). Many people confuse this for a blown head gasket (totally different part of the engine). Sometimes the blown intake manifold gaskets act like the head gaskets in terms of leaking coolant, etc. and it is important that they be fixed, but all it requires is removal of the top of the engine, not including the heads.
With that said, I would find out FOR SURE whether or not this is a head gasket or the intake manifold gasket. Then pursue it from there. If it is the intake manifold gasket, then I wouldn't worry about "losing the bottom end" (not quite sure what that means, exactly).
Just keep in mind, the 3.1 is notorious for losing the intake manifold gaskets.
Good luck!
~Annah
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