2002 GA 3.4l Gasket Issue

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Starbuck - 25 Oct 2007 17:06 GMT

I have an '02 Grand Am with the 3.4 liter 6cyl engine.

I remember reading about this engine having a gasket
problem, it was either a head gasket or a manifold
gasket.

I think I heard it was a design flaw?
Can someone fill me in on the details?
Can this be corrected, or is this something that keeps
coming back?

I think I want to have it looked at before it becomes a
bigger issue.

Any info you can pass on, links, or whatever, would
be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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doane_nut - 26 Oct 2007 03:23 GMT

Lower intake manifold gaskets. Coolant loss which is sometimes noticed
leaking outside the engine. It can also leak into the crankcase and if left
un-noticed, you can burn up the lower end bearings. They have improved
gaskets and manifold bolts that won't loosen as easily as the original.

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Starbuck - 29 Oct 2007 17:52 GMT

I forgot to respond.
Thank you very much.
I'm getting it fixed right now, the kit was only $70.

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>Lower intake manifold gaskets. Coolant loss which is sometimes noticed
>leaking outside the engine. It can also leak into the crankcase and if left
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