looking at '95 sse-anything I should know?

[markwb]

Decreasing level in the coolant recovery tank (over time) with no evidence of an external coolant leak are some symptoms of upper intake failure as BonneMeMn previously described. The newer Bonnevilles (2000+) were recalled for the throttle body to upper intake gasket replacement along with the throttle body fasteners replacement.

[MRWSM]

Thanks, very interesting. One of my 2000 Bonnevilles were never returned to have the recall repair done on the intake gasket. I probably should have them do it. BTW, the dark red looks great, here's a link to mine which is Light Bronze.

http://www.geocities.com/wallstreetm...utomotive.html

[Jed Rule]

There's no recall but see bullitin 01-06-01-007A.
Also see KenCo.com for a repair that will save changing the lower manifold. By the time you get the symptoms it's too late. You might get lucky and save the engine. See LeSabre posts.

[MRWSM]

Thank you for contacting the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center. We
appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to recalls on your
other 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.

We have processed the information provided and have found one open
recall on your vehicle. A Pontiac dealer has not completed repairs for
recall number 03034, according to our system. Please see your dealer as
soon as possible to have this recall completed at no cost to you. The
details of the recall follow.

Recall 03034 – ENGINE COOLANT LEAK
General Motors has decided that your vehicle may have a condition in
which engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body
gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold
gasket. This condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher
engine operating temperatures.

[MRWSM]

I just set up an appointment to have the recall work done on Thursday. Strange how the dealer said they would not replace the gasket, they will just replace a few bolts and add a sealer to the anti freeze. Does this sound right to you guys?

[Jed Rule]

Typical GM. Put a band-aid on it untill the warantee runs out.