steam coming from intake manifold

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FRAZIERD
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1996, olds, cutlass cierra, 3.1L, 150,000. Car overheated, replaced radiator, water pump, both were bad, steam coming from intake manifold out breather but doesn't appear to be coming out of exhaust, any suggestions to the problem , Thank You.
Nov 3, 2007 at 5:57 PM
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check around the lower intake with a good light for a coolant leak , if it is leaking they leak more on the drivers side front and rear of the engine down onto the transmission bellhousing ,let us know what you find

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Nov 3, 2007 at 5:59 PM
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