Has anyone else experienced repeated problems with GM's lower intake
manifold gaskets?  I know about the class action lawsuit that they lost
concerning the Dexcool antifreeze.

My 2002 Monte Carlo was only 4 years old and 70k miles on it when it sprung
a major lower intake manifold gasket leak.  I managed to get GM to pay for
most of the repair - all but $300.  It would have cost $1200.

Now with 145k miles, it has sprung another lower intake manifold leak.  I
have been using the Yellow stuff ever since replacing the gasket the first
time.

I love my car - but it seems like the same problems happen over and over
with it.  Mainly the lower intake manifold gasket and wheel bearings.  

I finally bought Timkin wheel bearing on my last swap when I replaced them.

I'm having the lower intake manifold gasket replaced next week at the shop,
since that is more work than I want to dive into.  I might have the oil pan
gasket replaced at the same time, since that is also leaking a bit.  

Otherwise, the car has been rock solid.  Those gaskets seem to be the major
issues with GMs and or Dexcool.

I have been borrowing my brother's pickup truck until I have my car fixed
so not to cause any possible damage from the leak.

- Mark
  
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