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03-06-2005, 07:21 PM
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Coolant Problem
My 2001 3.4L v6 is losing coolant pretty fast. I cannot find an external leack so it must be internal. If I opent he oil cap there is a white gummy substance that the oil change place says it moisture and it is not a problem. I have looked at many of the posts and they point to a possible bad lower intake manifold gasket. How do I verify that this is the problem and if it is what are the negatives of not fixing it.
Also if the lower intake manifold gasket does needs replaced, where can I find a manual that shows how to do this. 
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#2
03-07-2005, 01:40 PM
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Re: Coolant Problem
Its your intake gasket and that goo on the oil cap is a huge problem! Its a real good idea to change the gasket as soon as possible! If you wait to long your lifters will get clogged making a real nice lifter tick and eventually your head gasket will blow out. The intake gasket is a simple job so do it before other things go wrong and the bill adds up fast!
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#3
03-07-2005, 03:21 PM
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Thats the same problem I had and I kept bringing it back to where I bought it..my post is under 1999 Engine Problems...I also have the 3.4 litre 6 cyl..and I am at the point of needing a new engine... since the mechanic kept telling me no problems that he could find..which I found this site earlier
 I have someone at GM working on it for me thru the Goodwill program but since Olds is out of production Im not having alot of luck and found a used engine with 12K miles for 1495 with shipping from MidCity Auto Salvage which maybe my only option
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03-11-2005, 05:07 PM
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Re: Coolant Problem
Get the Haynes manual for the 99-2000 Grand Am and Alero. Since you have the V6 not much changed between those model years. It will show you how to do it. It's not a hard job it just takes time. I've done about 4 now and the fastest I've done it was about 4 1/2 hours. You definatly have the leak get it fixed asap.
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#6
03-19-2005, 05:21 PM
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Re: Coolant Problem
I have the same problem and I do have the oil slug under the coolant cap.. Also I've had to replace the Cat converter twice and think it needs replaced again (replaced twice within a year) Cold the water leak have anything to do with the cat going out?
Anyone else have their air compressor go out, it made a funny noise for about a week then it released the freon.... God I can't wait to get rid of this car........
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#7
03-19-2005, 06:11 PM
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Re: Coolant Problem
I have the same problem and I do have the oil slug under the coolant cap.. Also I've had to replace the Cat converter twice and think it needs replaced again (replaced twice within a year) Could the water leak have anything to do with the cat going out?
Anyone else have their air compressor go out, it made a funny noise for about a week then it released the freon.... God I can't wait to get rid of this car........
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