92 pontiac grand am 3.2-6 clynder

1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
176,116 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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just had fuel pump replaced on 92 pontiac grand am 3.2 engine, 176k, now i am told have serious anti freez leak, what can i do? they need to remove ingine to replace gaskets??
Nov 29, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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What gaskets would they have to remove the engine to replace?
Nov 29, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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from what i am told: they would be replacing the gaskets, that have to do with the radiator, theysaid that with the GM cars the gaskets have a tendecy to wear out??? I hope i am kaming sence so you can understand, (I am 70 plus years old) smile.
Nov 29, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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I think you should get a second opinion at a different shop. Yes, the intake gaskets go all the time on those but you DO NOT have to remove the engine to repair them. It's only about a 4 hour job.
Nov 29, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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"they need to replace lower intake gasket approx; $450/$500
THANKS????
Nov 29, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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That's more like it. They are not removing the engine for that price. That is reasonable and very common
Nov 29, 2010 at 6:22 PM