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Old 07-26-2007, 07:03 AM   #5
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Re: 1999 Lumina 3.1 Oil in the coolant system

It's most likely an intake manifold gasket leak, very common on the GM 3.1 and 3.4 engines. If you have mechanical ability, it is not a job beyond a DIY, but it involves taking the entire top of the engine apart and a couple items some people don't have (in/lb calibrated torque wrench, loctite, etc...) IT would be a weekend project for your first time (I've done quite a few and have it down to about 5 hours). Organization and cleanliness are your two best friends if you attempt this yourself. If you're not too sure of your skills, it's best to leave to a mechanic. Shop around, as the price for this job varies from $450-$900. Make sure wherever you take it uses the improved design metal-framed gaskets, not the junk plastic-framed oem design (unless you want to do this again in a year or two).
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