Dealership Problems__Intake Manifold

[vtmecheng]

Sounds to me like the shop threw parts at it in the beginning. That engine is well known for intake manifold gasket leaks, I had the pleasure of replacing my lower one three years ago. Any good dealer should know to check the intake manifold gaskets on these trucks, but thats just my opinion.

[MT-2500]

To check for coolant in the oil drain a little out the drain pan and have a look at it.
If any coolant in the oil it will go to the bottom after siting over night.
If a lot of coolant in it it will be white/green/pink colored after the engine is run.
You can not expect the head gasket done for free.
But as they say start from the bottom and work your way up.
First things first.
The head gasket is the first test I would run.
And then if it is good work your way up.
Good luck

[Chris Stewart]

That's a CPI motor isn't it? My '92 is still coolant dry after 190k.

[Designer5]

thanks MT-2500 and everyone else, i drained about an inch of oil into a water bottle and after 3 hours put it under a light and found a dark red seaperation, about 1/8 of the total amount of oil. looks like dexacool. remeber me saying before, i asked them twice to check or if they checked my oil for coolant, both time yes we did not find coolant, what dumb F#*@'s. I am going tomorrow morning and not leaving without money.

how much does a head gasket job cost, could it be just the lower intake gasket, or is this a head gasket problem. its prlloy not a job to do in a driveway. It seems like the furthur I would go into the engine, the more brittle and delicate parts i would find and would end up needing to replace more than just the gaskets.

i think i am getting somewhere, but i might just get rid of it depending on cost and if its worth it

Anyone want or need a Blazer

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Designer5

thanks MT-2500 and everyone else, i drained about an inch of oil into a water bottle and after 3 hours put it under a light and found a dark red seaperation, about 1/8 of the total amount of oil. looks like dexacool. remeber me saying before, i asked them twice to check or if they checked my oil for coolant, both time yes we did not find coolant, what dumb F#*@'s. I am going tomorrow morning and not leaving without money.

how much does a head gasket job cost, could it be just the lower intake gasket, or is this a head gasket problem. its prlloy not a job to do in a driveway. It seems like the furthur I would go into the engine, the more brittle and delicate parts i would find and would end up needing to replace more than just the gaskets.

i think i am getting somewhere, but i might just get rid of it depending on cost and if its worth it

Anyone want or need a Blazer

Coolant in the oil is usually lower intake gaskets.
Heating up without a lose of coolant is usually head gaskets.
Head gaskets can also let coolant in to the oil depending on how they are leaking.

I would run a head gasket test on it to see if it is a head gasket problem.
If head gaskets are good then go for the lower intake gasket.
Head gaskets can run into 10-12 hrs of labor.
But on a head gasket job you get the lower intake gaskets done with it.
Lower intake gaskets is about half that.
If coolant in the oil do not rive it for the coolant will take out the rod and main bearing.
Good Luck
MT

[Designer5]

What is the "dealear specified" operating range for my 95 blazer, like 180-210? basically what is the max it should run at.

[vtmecheng]

once you find they are not being straight with you, like saying they checked the oil when they obviously didn't, its time to call them on it and get as much of your money back as possible. Remember, if you payed with a credit card it is easy to call the credit card company and file a charge disagreement but that is only after trying to get money back from the shop. Then take the truck to a different dealer or independent shop but make sure you talk with friends for recommendations on where to go. I just went through some problems with shops trying to take me and not doing what they said. Remember that you are the paying customer, they should be doing what you want and providing all services promised.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Designer5

What is the "dealear specified" operating range for my 95 blazer, like 180-210? basically what is the max it should run at.

There is no set operating range.

With a 195 stat the engine should run in the 195-200 degree range as long as the rad and cooling system is good.

Stopped sitting still at stop light with AC on it may get up to 210.
And with a good pressure cap and rad system it could reach 220 with out any problems.
Anything over that spells problems.

The main thing is on the road running tempt.

What tempt is it running?
Does the tempt jump up or jump up fast under a load or on a long hill or pull?

[Designer5]

well tryed to get money back and thats a no go. He have pe a price on replacing the just the lower intake 330, and the head gaskets for 950. Well i am done servicing this one. Might be a good time to look at a newer car.

It is running at 215 while moving, just over the 210 mark, it will move maybe a little higher while sitting sometimes like 220. But that still doesn't solve the coolant in the oil situation.

Thank everyone for putting up with me.