98 Blazer leaking coolant

wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>

Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
usually start leaking into it as well.

--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

Life is not like a box of chocolates
it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
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On Jan 9, 1:18 pm, "Steve W." wrote:
> cphaed wrote:
> > On Jan 9, 8:59 am, "Steve W." wrote:
> >> wrote:
> >>> Hey All,
> >>> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
> >>> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
> >>> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
> >>> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
> >>> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
> >>> Thanks in advance!
> >> Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
> >> Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
> >> usually start leaking into it as well.
>
> >> --
> >> Steve W.
> >> Near Cooperstown, New York
>
> >> Life is not like a box of chocolates
> >> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
> >> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
>
> > Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
> > this?
>
> Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
> on what else they are doing.
>
> --
> Steve W.
> Near Cooperstown, New York
>
> Life is not like a box of chocolates
> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow

Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

That's all they are doing
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On Jan 9, 1:56 pm, tom wrote:
> Steve W. wrote:
> > cphaed wrote:
> >> On Jan 9, 8:59 am, "Steve W." wrote:
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> Hey All,
> >>>> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
> >>>> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
> >>>> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
> >>>> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
> >>>> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
> >>>> Thanks in advance!
> >>> Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
> >>> Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
> >>> usually start leaking into it as well.
>
> >>> --
> >>> Steve W.
> >>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>
> >>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
> >>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
> >>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
>
> >> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
> >> this?
>
> Check to see what AUTOZONE is charging for just the Gaskets... Then you
> will know How much you are being Scalped for labor
>
>
>
> > Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
> > on what else they are doing.

DIY Was my original plan, but it's my only means of transportation and
the guy I work with stuff like this on suggested getting it done. And
my free time is non-existent latley.

Thanks to all who responded!
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cphaed wrote:
> On Jan 9, 1:18 pm, "Steve W." wrote:
>> cphaed wrote:
>>> On Jan 9, 8:59 am, "Steve W." wrote:
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Hey All,
>>>>> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
>>>>> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
>>>>> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
>>>>> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
>>>>> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
>>>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>> Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
>>>> Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
>>>> usually start leaking into it as well.
>>>> --
>>>> Steve W.
>>>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>>>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
>>>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
>>>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
>>> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
>>> this?
>> Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
>> on what else they are doing.
>>
>> --
>> Steve W.
>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>>
>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow
>
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
>
> That's all they are doing

That's exactly what they charged me in Chicago
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cphaed wrote:
> On Jan 9, 8:59 am, "Steve W." wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> Hey All,
>>> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
>>> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
>>> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
>>> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
>>> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
>>> Thanks in advance!
>> Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
>> Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
>> usually start leaking into it as well.
>>
>> --
>> Steve W.
>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>>
>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
>
> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
> this?

Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
on what else they are doing.

--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

Life is not like a box of chocolates
it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
 >> Stay informed about: 98 Blazer leaking coolant 

>>> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
>>> this?
>> Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
>> on what else they are doing.
>>
>> --
>> Steve W.
>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>>
>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow
>
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
>
> That's all they are doing

I would say 400-450 would be a better deal.
You might want to buy the book and the parts and DIY. They are not hard
to do. A set of gaskets is only 60 bucks. That gets you valve cover and
intake gaskets, plus a few others.


--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York
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Steve W. wrote:
> cphaed wrote:
>> On Jan 9, 8:59 am, "Steve W." wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hey All,
>>>> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
>>>> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
>>>> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
>>>> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
>>>> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
>>>> Thanks in advance!
>>> Intake manifold gaskets. Common problem on the 4.3 and 5.7 engines.
>>> Watch the oil real close because once they leak outside the engine they
>>> usually start leaking into it as well.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Steve W.
>>> Near Cooperstown, New York
>>>
>>> Life is not like a box of chocolates
>>> it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
>>> what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
>>
>> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
>> this?


Check to see what AUTOZONE is charging for just the Gaskets... Then you
will know How much you are being Scalped for labor
>
> Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
> on what else they are doing.
>
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>>> Depends on where you are but it sounds a bit high to me. It also depends
>>> on what else they are doing.
>
> DIY Was my original plan, but it's my only means of transportation and
> the guy I work with stuff like this on suggested getting it done. And
> my free time is non-existent latley.
>
> Thanks to all who responded!

It's about 6 hours if you have average skill and haven't done it before.
With a bit of practice you can cut that time by a good chunk.

--
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

Life is not like a box of chocolates
it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!
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This is a common problem with the gm intake manifold gaskets.(they are a
poor design)
They leak and the water runs down the back of the engine. must replace with
a new and better gasket, or the head surface will be pitted and then the
whole thing must be resufaced or replaced.
300.00 garage cost for parts and labor, or 60.00 do it yourself. 4 hours.
old john
one arcticle says replace with
fel pro part # MS98000T, nor oem style.
oj

Hello, !
You wrote on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:14:55 -0800 (PST):

c> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
c> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
c> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
c> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
c> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.


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cphaed wrote:

> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
> this?

Labor 3.8 hours
Gasket set retail $126.00
Coolant $40.00
Oil and filter change $30.00
Parts total $196.00

Looks like you're paying $100.00+ per hour for labor
(unless they're doing the water pump as part of the job)

Reasonable? It is if it includes dinner for two at Maders....
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On Jan 9, 11:26 pm, wrote:
> This is a common problem with the gm intake manifold gaskets.(they are a
> poor design)
> They leak and the water runs down the back of the engine. must replace with
> a new and better gasket, or the head surface will be pitted and then the
> whole thing must be resufaced or replaced.
> 300.00 garage cost for parts and labor, or 60.00 do it yourself. 4 hours.
> old john
> one arcticle says replace with
> fel pro part # MS98000T, nor oem style.
> oj
>
> Hello, !
> You wrote on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:14:55 -0800 (PST):
>
> c> Looking for some info on what might be leaking at the top back of my
> c> 4.3 vortec.. dribbles down the back of the engine from just under the
> c> intake manifold, really hard to see but you can just see it bubbling
> c> out. I need to call around for estimates and the more I know the less
> c> chance of getting screwed on the price it seems.
>
> With best regards, ajeeper... RemoveThis @comcast.net. E-mail: ajeeper... RemoveThis @comcast.net

If anyone from Milwaukee knows a good place to take it Im more then
open to suggestions! NW Side preferably:P
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aarcuda69062 wrote:
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>> ,
> cphaed wrote:
>
>> Thanks alot!! Does 6-700$ Sound like a reasonable repair estimate for
>> this?
>
> Labor 3.8 hours
> Gasket set retail $126.00

Gaskets sets I check on Were less than $50.00

> Coolant $40.00


WOW $20 a gallon ?
> Oil and filter change $30.00

$5.50 a quart


> Parts total $196.00
>
> Looks like you're paying $100.00+ per hour for labor
> (unless they're doing the water pump as part of the job)
>
> Reasonable? It is if it includes dinner for two at Maders....
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