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Search Auto Parts Search 2003 grand prix leaking coolant and oil from heads Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting parkinglinks New User May 10, 2009, 10:11 PM Post #1 of 4 (1372 views) 2003 grand prix leaking coolant and oil from heads Sign In My name is Bob, I own 2003 grand prix limited edition (3.8 supercharged) with about 100k miles. I took my car to the dealer last week for diagnostic (car was leaking coolant). They told me I needed intake gasket (estimated $1,200). I decided to take it to a friend of a friend that works out of his garage (to save money). This guy replaced intake gaskets but now my car is leaking like a sieve from the heads (coolant and oil). He claims that he did the job right but my heads are warped from over heating and that is causing the leak. I think this mechanic screwed up the job (i base this on the fact that he is a serious alcoholic and was wasted when I went to pick up the car). I plan on having my towed to a qualified shop... what could this guy of screwed up? How much could this potentially cost me? Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 11, 2009, 1:26 AM Post #2 of 4 (1369 views) Re: 2003 grand prix leaking coolant and oil from heads Sign In I certainly hope you learned a lesson here. Don't try to save money by letting a drunk fix your car.........LOL It sounds like he just screwed up the gasket but could have damaged the intake manifold. The problem is NOT the heads. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Guest Anonymous Poster May 15, 2009, 3:37 PM Post #3 of 4 (1354 views) Re: 2003 grand prix leaking coolant and oil from heads Sign In i have the same car and had the same problem at around 80,000 miles. A friend of the family who is a ASE cert mech changed my upper intake gasket and installed an update kit to correct the GM flaw. This was in Iowa and the labor was $40/hr with the total bill around 500 with parts and all. Probably the favorite of the cars I have owned Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator May 15, 2009, 5:09 PM Post #4 of 4 (1347 views) Re: 2003 grand prix leaking coolant and oil from heads Sign In GM flaw? No way! Loren SW Washington   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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