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 Sep 20 2006, 08:50 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331  |
I just got a call from them about the oil sample I sent in from my Malibu. I knew I was leaking coolant out the intake manifold gaskets, but wasn't sure if it was making it into the oil. So I wanted to know if the motor was still worth fixing or if I should start shopping for a new car. The guy who called (wish I could remember his name) told me there is a problem, but outside of the coolant the motor was fine. He told me a simple intake manifold gasket would make it good as new, he has a newer Malibu with the same motor so he knows about the issues wtih this motor. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Sep 21 2006, 01:18 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
Nope, the Malibu doesn't come with a V8. Mine is a 2000 with a 3.1 and I know the newer ones come with a bigger V6. Are you thinking Impala maybe? It is a well known fact that these motors (back to the mid '90s) have issues with the intake gaskets.
I was just plain shocked that Blackstone actually called. It helped me make the decision to stop driving the car and order parts today instead of tomorrow. I didn't get the .pdf results yet, guess it takes them time to e-mail them out. |
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slowTA Hats off to Blackstone Labs Sep 20 2006, 08:50 PM
jensend If your Malibu has on of the Vortec V-8s, the prob... Sep 20 2006, 10:56 PM
AndyJ QUOTE (slowTA @ Sep 20 2006, 08:18 PM) No... Sep 21 2006, 03:58 AM |
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