Lower intake gasket??

Gramp's GT · 11-16-2003, 08:49 PM

Last week my low coolant light came on so I topped up the resevoir with about 1/2 a quart of dex-cool. There is no white stuff on my dip stick however the top of the oil cap when I take it off shows kinda reddish. Do you think that is anti freeze sneaking in the engine?
I only have about 4000km (about 2400 miles) to go before my extended warrenty is up.

11-16-2003, 08:53 PM

Take it to the dealer and have them do a pressure test.

Panacea · 11-16-2003, 09:23 PM

Take it to the dealership! Get it done before warranty runs out.

2Krucial4U · 11-16-2003, 11:29 PM

Just had it done last week, yeah your gaskets are focked, better get that beotch in, in a hurry!

Gramp's GT · 11-22-2003, 07:28 PM

Stopped into the dealer today. Brought my oil filler cap to the service desk and said "this looks like coolant mixing with my oil" the guy at the service desk says "that (the wihite milky mixture)is nothing to worry about , it is only condensation....it happens whenever the colder weather happens". I disagreed with him so on Wednesday he said to bring it in and they will take a look to see if the gasket is leaking. The only problem is I won't be there..I have to go out of town and will be leaving my car there for a few days until I return home....I hope they don't try to screw me on this one.

Blackrider · 11-23-2003, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by Gramp's GT
Stopped into the dealer today. Brought my oil filler cap to the service desk and said "this looks like coolant mixing with my oil" the guy at the service desk says "that (the wihite milky mixture)is nothing to worry about , it is only condensation....it happens whenever the colder weather happens". I disagreed with him so on Wednesday he said to bring it in and they will take a look to see if the gasket is leaking. The only problem is I won't be there..I have to go out of town and will be leaving my car there for a few days until I return home....I hope they don't try to screw me on this one.

No he is right That does happend when it gets colder, more so woth Moble 1, But regardless GET A PRESSURE TEST DONE! You dont want to let Coolant eat up your bearings. Lets us know how it goes.

P.S. You can probably rent a pressure tester.

Gramp's GT · 11-23-2003, 10:14 AM

He said they will "look" at it. Can you tell by looking or do you have to do a pressure test to be sure?

Blackrider · 11-23-2003, 10:40 AM

Well if you have the Really bad milcky crap, i mean really milcky like a CM Tick then you kind know there is colant in the oil. But if it is just starting a pressure test will tell you for sure. In any case i was always suggest a pressure test. What kind of oil do you use?

Gramp's GT · 11-23-2003, 04:26 PM

I get all the changes done at the dealer. They use 10/30.

2Krucial4U · 11-24-2003, 07:13 AM

alright like I said last time I just had my gaskets replaced, and now a few days ago, my car has started leaking oil. I would assume that it obiviously has some connection seeing how I just had it in and all of a sudden this starts happeneing. Any ideas or suggestions.

Blackrider · 11-24-2003, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by 2Krucial4U
alright like I said last time I just had my gaskets replaced, and now a few days ago, my car has started leaking oil. I would assume that it obiviously has some connection seeing how I just had it in and all of a sudden this starts happeneing. Any ideas or suggestions.

Where is it leaking???

And yes take it back ASAP!

Gramp's GT · 12-05-2003, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the advice. The dealer changed the lower intake gasket. Hopfully the new one will last longer than the original.

VaGT · 12-08-2003, 08:04 AM

They are supposed to be improved from the original (according to the TSB).

action · 12-08-2003, 11:15 AM

I'm on my second one now. 1st at 57k, and second at 99k.

01silverGT · 12-09-2003, 10:51 PM

the new style gasket uses a black gasket material instead of the blue ones. it also has metal stoppers built into the gasket so you can torque the side bolts more and not crush the plastic part of the gasket. also new bolts SHOULD HAVE been installed that have a new loc-tite to grip better. i have faith in these new gaskets!!

VaGT · 12-10-2003, 07:35 AM

New bolts were put on when they did mine... or at least they billed GM for them on the invoice :-)

ArcticGT · 12-11-2003, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by 01silverGT
i have faith in these new gaskets!!

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, you might eat those words. Someone on here had the new gaskets and 3000 miles later they were back at the dealer. Im on my thrid set of gaskets right now, first set shot at 17K, second set at 24K, and third set currently at 26K. I dont have to much faith in GM at all, my service history list at the top of my invoices look more like a novels then anything else. Im sure I will be seeing them again before I sell the car in March.

opie2456 · 12-11-2003, 10:01 PM

my car leaks oil and coolant. Both lights came on today.Goes back to the dealer 2nd time this month on monday

Pontiac Ninja · 12-13-2003, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by ArcticGT
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, you might eat those words. Someone on here had the new gaskets and 3000 miles later they were back at the dealer. Im on my thrid set of gaskets right now, first set shot at 17K, second set at 24K, and third set currently at 26K. I dont have to much faith in GM at all, my service history list at the top of my invoices look more like a novels then anything else. Im sure I will be seeing them again before I sell the car in March.

You're on a 3rd set of gaskets in 26,000 miles

!! Thats crazy! My 2000 is at 29,000 and haven't had a problem yet (knock on wood). I'd say you have had some horrible luck. Is there anything I can do to try and help prolong that from happening? Any warning signs?? I've heard all these horror stories about coolant leaking and replaceing gaskets. Just curious. Thanks.

Jason

Blackrider · 12-13-2003, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by Ram_Air20
You're on a 3rd set of gaskets in 26,000 miles !! Thats crazy! My 2000 is at 29,000 and haven't had a problem yet (knock on wood). I'd say you have had some horrible luck. Is there anything I can do to try and help prolong that from happening? Any warning signs?? I've heard all these horror stories about coolant leaking and replaceing gaskets. Just curious. Thanks.
Jason

Not realy anything you can do. Warning's are Low Colant light and Flothy Milky **** on your oil filler cap.

11-16-2003, 08:49 PM	#1
Gramp's GT 2000 Spruce Green Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 66 Posts: 225 Vehicle: 2000 GT 4 DR	Lower intake gasket?? Last week my low coolant light came on so I topped up the resevoir with about 1/2 a quart of dex-cool. There is no white stuff on my dip stick however the top of the oil cap when I take it off shows kinda reddish. Do you think that is anti freeze sneaking in the engine? I only have about 4000km (about 2400 miles) to go before my extended warrenty is up. __________________ Green GA's are faster

11-16-2003, 09:23 PM	#3
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Take it to the dealership! Get it done before warranty runs out. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

11-22-2003, 07:28 PM	#5
Gramp's GT 2000 Spruce Green Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 66 Posts: 225 Vehicle: 2000 GT 4 DR	Stopped into the dealer today. Brought my oil filler cap to the service desk and said "this looks like coolant mixing with my oil" the guy at the service desk says "that (the wihite milky mixture)is nothing to worry about , it is only condensation....it happens whenever the colder weather happens". I disagreed with him so on Wednesday he said to bring it in and they will take a look to see if the gasket is leaking. The only problem is I won't be there..I have to go out of town and will be leaving my car there for a few days until I return home....I hope they don't try to screw me on this one. __________________ Green GA's are faster

11-23-2003, 10:14 AM	#7
Gramp's GT 2000 Spruce Green Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 66 Posts: 225 Vehicle: 2000 GT 4 DR	He said they will "look" at it. Can you tell by looking or do you have to do a pressure test to be sure? __________________ Green GA's are faster

11-23-2003, 10:40 AM	#8
Blackrider Ifeast Upon The Weak AKA: Jordie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Victoria B.C. Age: 36 Posts: 3,048 Vehicle: 06 GTP 6Speed	Well if you have the Really bad milcky crap, i mean really milcky like a CM Tick then you kind know there is colant in the oil. But if it is just starting a pressure test will tell you for sure. In any case i was always suggest a pressure test. What kind of oil do you use? __________________ 60DegreeGTP

11-16-2003, 08:53 PM	#2
luniz Guest Posts: n/a	Take it to the dealer and have them do a pressure test.

11-16-2003, 11:29 PM	#4
2Krucial4U 2Krucial member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi Age: 38 Posts: 142	Just had it done last week, yeah your gaskets are focked, better get that beotch in, in a hurry!

11-23-2003, 04:26 PM	#9
Gramp's GT 2000 Spruce Green Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 66 Posts: 225 Vehicle: 2000 GT 4 DR	I get all the changes done at the dealer. They use 10/30. __________________ Green GA's are faster

11-24-2003, 07:13 AM	#10
2Krucial4U 2Krucial member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi Age: 38 Posts: 142	alright like I said last time I just had my gaskets replaced, and now a few days ago, my car has started leaking oil. I would assume that it obiviously has some connection seeing how I just had it in and all of a sudden this starts happeneing. Any ideas or suggestions.

12-05-2003, 10:50 AM	#12
Gramp's GT 2000 Spruce Green Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 66 Posts: 225 Vehicle: 2000 GT 4 DR	Thanks for the advice. The dealer changed the lower intake gasket. Hopfully the new one will last longer than the original. __________________ Green GA's are faster

12-08-2003, 08:04 AM	#13
VaGT Go Steelers! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Woodbridge, Va Age: 44 Posts: 842 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT1	They are supposed to be improved from the original (according to the TSB). __________________ 2001 Grand Am GT1 75th Anniversary Edition Purchased new 6/14/01

12-08-2003, 11:15 AM	#14
action GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 656 Vehicle: 2000 GA SE V6	I'm on my second one now. 1st at 57k, and second at 99k.

12-09-2003, 10:51 PM	#15
01silverGT My GAGT Is Faster!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 78 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	the new style gasket uses a black gasket material instead of the blue ones. it also has metal stoppers built into the gasket so you can torque the side bolts more and not crush the plastic part of the gasket. also new bolts SHOULD HAVE been installed that have a new loc-tite to grip better. i have faith in these new gaskets!! __________________ 01 Silver Grand Am GT, Mild Mods, NOS!! My Lug Nuts Have As Much Torque As A Civic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-10-2003, 07:35 AM	#16
VaGT Go Steelers! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Woodbridge, Va Age: 44 Posts: 842 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT1	New bolts were put on when they did mine... or at least they billed GM for them on the invoice :-) __________________ 2001 Grand Am GT1 75th Anniversary Edition Purchased new 6/14/01

12-11-2003, 10:01 PM	#18
opie2456 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Okemos, Mi Posts: 20 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	my car leaks oil and coolant. Both lights came on today.Goes back to the dealer 2nd time this month on monday

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