1999 Buick Century stop leak for lower intake manifold gask

1999 BUICK CENTURY
111,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONMUNK
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Willl a product like stop leak correct a leak in the lower intake manifold gasket? Which product would be best?
Jul 12, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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no.
that is a mechanical failure.

GM has an "up graded" gasket kit for about $70. It even comes with some better bolts.

and while you're at it. flush all that nasty Dex-cool out and put the regular green stuff back in.
Jul 12, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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