smell antifreeze

[tkhilliard]

the last few days after driving my 02 gp gt i can smell antifreeze really strong. but i cant figure out where its coming from. it looks a bit low, but i have no puddles and all the hoses and pump look dry. has anyone else experienced this? is there a common place it leaks on these cars. i heard a while back there was a recall on something to do with the cooling system but i cant find anything.

[BFT]

Having thre same problem, but I think it may be the water pump. Hope its not the head gaskets letting go.

[2001gt]

my 01 was recalled for this, they replaced some seals. check the recall website and you may be in luck and get a freebe from the dealer.

[tkhilliard]

i'll look some more, its still got factory warrenty but the local dealership are dicks so i'll have to raise hell to get it fixed

[tkhilliard]

took off the cover on the engine, when i lifted the oil cap off water ran off it, and i can see creamy lookin crap and some green in side the valve covers. Lucky me huh?
the car idles a bit up and down now. hope it didnt screw anything up inside the engine. i've had the worst luck with this poor car. its weird because its been very very well taken care of, i baby it in hopes of nothing going wrong. maybe if i beat the crap out of it it will be perfect, haha

[tkhilliard]

aslo the top of the intake manifold is wet

[tkhilliard]

03-06-01-016 MAY 03 Engine - Coolant Loss/Milky Engine Oil

2000-2003

LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regal, Impala, Monte Carlo, Bonneville, Grand Prix With 3.8L V6 Engine (RPO L36) – Loss of Coolant, Milky Colored Oil

Replace upper intake manifold gasket only.

Don’t replace upper intake manifold assembly for coolant leak condition.

03-06-01-016


July, 2003
Dear General Motors Customer:

This notice is sent to inform you that General Motors is conducting a voluntary customer satisfaction program that affects certain 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix, Bonneville; Buick Regal, LeSabre and Park Avenue model vehicles equipped with 3800 Series II (L36) V6 engines.

We have learned that your vehicle may have develop an engine coolant leak at the upper intake manifold to throttle body gasket, or at the lower intake manifold to upper intake gasket. This condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine temperatures.

What We Will Do
To prevent this condition from occurring, your <Division> dealer will replace the engine throttle body fasteners with redesigned fasteners, and add cooling system sealant to the radiator tank. This service will be performed for you at no charge through July 31, 2005.

What You Should Do
We recommend that you contact your dealer to arrange a service date.

Presenting the attached card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time.

If you no longer own this vehicle, please check the appropriate box and provide new owner information, if available.

Reimbursement
The enclosed form explains what reimbursement is available and how to request reimbursement if you have paid for repairs for this condition. Reimbursement requests are to be submitted by July 31, 2004.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below:

Division
Number
Deaf, Hearing Impaired, or Speech Impaired*

Buick
1-800-521-7300
1-800-832-8425

Chevrolet
1-800-222-1020
1-800-833-2438

[tkhilliard]

I have just read and signed the online petition:

"GM should recall faulty Intake Manifold Gasket installed in their vehicles"

hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
service, at:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/GMcnsmrs/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
signing yourself.

Best wishes,

[tkhilliard]

wow, i got the gasket fixed, what a difference!
it has idled a little funny for awhile. i figured new plugs, but it runs as smooth as silk now, alot peppier to. the tech said cuz it was suchin air up to. i asked him about the whole recall thing. he cant beleive it hasnt been a huge recal for the gasket. said he does about on average 4 a week.(not just grand prixs but all 3.8s included) not including what the other technicians do (its a bigger dealership).