2001 Chevy Suburban burning coolant

2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
151,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARC LAMBERT
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your answer to my first question was a suspected leaking intake manifold gasket; how long can I keep running with this problem; the car runs fine and does not overheat but I am adding coolant almost daily; what is the fix and how much $$$$$;
Aug 27, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If coolant gets into cylinder, then engine could hydro-lock, bending rods, pistons, and other bad things.

Usual cost to change intake gaskets is $700-800.
Aug 30, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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