Your private mechanic should be ok, just make sure you get him the proper gaskets FROM THE DEALER. This is VERY important, as I've never come across an aftermarket intake gasket set that had all the right little keepers to hold it on the cylinder head side, and one set from AutoZone didn't have all the coolant passages it should have had. As I said, you'll need the plastic and rubber molded lower intake gaskets, paper upper intake gasket (just replace it, you can never keep the old one from ripping), rubber valve cover gaskets, grey sealer, and an oil pump o-ring (REPLACE IT while he's in there- it takes 30 seconds, but if it fails later you have to take it all apart again!) You'll probably need an EGR valve gasket too.
Also, if you bought your car at that dealership and are just out of warranty, they will sometimes 'goodwill' the repair to you- I do it all the time. As ong as you've been a good little customer and bought some of the stuff they've tried to sell you- maintenance, tires, etc.- they'll probably at least split it with you. Try this BEFORE you call GM, as it will help your relationship with the dealer immensely if it works. If it doesn't, feel free to call GM and :wah: about it. :thumbsup:
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