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2003 Chevy Impala antifreeze leaks

Tiny
MR LOCKWOOD
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
My water pump was leaking so I had it replaced with a new thermostat. It was fine for a while then another leak appeared. So I had it pressure tested again and they said the timing gasket is badis that true or not can you tell what else it could be.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 3:46 PM

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Tiny
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Is it the 3.8 engine?
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Friday, December 11th, 2009 AT 9:30 AM
Tiny
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To answer your question. It's a 3.4 engine
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Monday, December 14th, 2009 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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Not sure what they mean timing gasket. The 3.4 uses a cartridge pump and is sealed with an O'ring.

Timing chain is enclosed and coolant should not be leaking anywhere near it.

Have them give you the specific part name.

In any case they should have fixed it the first time, I would tell them to fix it on their dime.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 6:25 AM

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