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Re: Replacing the coolant crossover pipe
Stan--
I've never done this repair, but I have a 2000 Intrigue with the 3.5L that is using coolant, and has dried coolant on the bolts on this crossover.
I've reviewed the information on AllData for this repair, and it doesn't give a procedure.
It would be kind of understandable if the exhaust manifold wasn't right in the way. I'm wondering if it would be accessable with the intake manifold pulled off, would that give access to all the bolts on the crossover?
Maybe the bolts could be removed without pulling a lot of other parts off, but it doesn't look like there's a lot of clearance if those bolts are over a few inches long..
I found someone on another forum that mentioned he did this, but his post was from 2006, and he hasn't returned an e-mail.
Anyone out there got any ideas for the water crossover near the exhaust manifold on the drivers side of the engine?
Please keep us updated or send me a PM if you want to chat about this. Felpro makes the gaskets, but it looks like it could be a pretty extensive job.
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2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 3.5L, GX --121,000 Miles as of 2/4/2011
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 3.5L, GX --81,000 Miles sitting in garage awaiting shift kit P1811, and potential water crossover gasket repair.
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