Does anyone know if leaking intake manifold gaskets could cause lack of heat in the cabin ? Thanks,Dom
3.8 L-leaking intake gaskets-cold this cause lack of heat in cabin ?
Nov 21, 2004
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The 3800 is not the engine prone to lower intake gasket leaks, the 3100 and 3400 are the victims here. There have been issues with the egr passage in the 3800 composite intake cracking or degrading, causing coolant to enter the engine, obviously if you are loosing coolant to…
Read the full replyThe 3800 is not the engine prone to lower intake gasket leaks, the 3100 and
The 3800 also suffers from corrosion problems. You may need the whole cooling system cleaned and this will cause loss of cabin heat and will also cause engine overheating...
Aftermarket:
Redesigned and much better, about $200.00 at most part stores.
I hope this helps?
Refinish King
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