09-19-2009, 03:15 PM
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smelling some anti-freeze
2001 v-6 but don't see it coming out around the usual places,head/block or hoses.guess go for the dreaded pressure test.any other place to look. 118.000 miles. thanks
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09-19-2009, 03:15 PM
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AleroMoB
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uh oh.........
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4Dr GL2 w/ 2005 GAGT Motor 
CC & PB, Tinted Tails, 3K HIDs (Lows/Fogs), GAGT Mirrors, Flowmaster Exhaust, D/S Rotors, CAI, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 T800-4, 1 15" C3, Rockford F 5.25/R 6x9
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09-19-2009, 03:16 PM
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AleroMoB
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Limg????
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4Dr GL2 w/ 2005 GAGT Motor
CC & PB, Tinted Tails, 3K HIDs (Lows/Fogs), GAGT Mirrors, Flowmaster Exhaust, D/S Rotors, CAI, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 T800-4, 1 15" C3, Rockford F 5.25/R 6x9
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09-19-2009, 03:18 PM
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head gasket..?
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09-19-2009, 03:25 PM
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AleroMoB
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Lower Intake Manifold
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2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4Dr GL2 w/ 2005 GAGT Motor
CC & PB, Tinted Tails, 3K HIDs (Lows/Fogs), GAGT Mirrors, Flowmaster Exhaust, D/S Rotors, CAI, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 T800-4, 1 15" C3, Rockford F 5.25/R 6x9
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09-19-2009, 03:29 PM
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the dreaded Lower intake manifold Gasket..thanks.
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09-19-2009, 05:30 PM
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i always smell antifreeze after i've been driving, but i don't have a leak. have you ever leaked antifreeze before?
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10-15-2009, 11:08 AM
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the insp shop just tried to sell me a intake gasket job.?
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10-15-2009, 11:28 AM
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How often do you need to top ff the coolant?
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10-15-2009, 11:36 AM
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havn't had to really.just a little smell every once in awhile. only drove the thing about 3k this year so mebbe i'll trade it off before it gets bad.
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10-15-2009, 11:44 AM
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LIMG is my guess as well, assuming that it hasn't been done yet. Mileage is about right for it.
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10-15-2009, 11:45 AM
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Don't trade it, the car is known for the limg, but if you aren't loosing coolnant, don't worry about it
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10-15-2009, 12:15 PM
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LIMG most likely, but if not maybe water pump?
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2001½ F150 XLT Crew Cab- true dual glasspacks with x-pipe, AEM intake, SCT X3 with VMP custom tunes, full stereo system, HID 55w heads and 35w fogs, 35% tint front and 20% rear, Lightning tail lights
04 F6 Sno Pro Team edition- MBRP race can, ODS clutch kit
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10-15-2009, 01:36 PM
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Thanks guys. wifey likes it so i'll keep a nose on it
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03-19-2010, 12:15 PM
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well shes going in for the limg tomorrow.got some oil mebbe in the fluid.
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03-19-2010, 12:48 PM
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Got a bigger pic of your avatar?
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