Re: Job For Bob

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MitchS <m remove this skipworth@xxxxxxxxx> rambled:
>
> I have the same problem. 3400 V6 in a 2000 Olds van. A mechanic I
> talked to said that the problem was that the aluminum heads actually
> warp. Changing the gaskets is only a temporary fix. I don't know if
> you can get a better intake manifold or not but I'm gonna find out.
> The mechanic also said if you are using the Dexcool coolant that you
> don't have to worry about the green stuff trashing the bearings.
> Good luck to you and your gaskets.

Yes, Dexcool only. Things aren't so bad if you use run-of-the-mill coolant,
but it will slowly eat away the aluminum cylinders. However, should you mix
the two types of coolant, you're asking for a world of hurt. But I stick to
Dexchool.

Good luck to you, as well, good sir.

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