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#848 of 2014 cudsoccer, also........ by 0patience

Dec 25, 2003 (9:00 pm)

This is not a recall, but a TSB and unless under warranty, your cost, but far cheaper than a manifold and more often the problem.
 
Engine Oil or Coolant Leak (Install New Intake Manifold Gasket) #03-06-01-010B - (10/24/2003)
Engine Oil or Coolant Leak (Install New Intake Manifold Gasket)
2000-2003 Buick Century
2002-2003 Buick Rendezvous
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
1999-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo
2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
1996-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am, Montana
2000-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
2001-2003 Pontiac Aztek
with 3.1L or 3.4L V-6 Engine (VINs J, E - RPOs LG8, LA1)
 
This bulletin is being revised to change the model Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-06-01-010A (Section 06 - Engine).
 
Condition
Some owners may comment on an apparent oil or coolant leak. Additionally, the comments may range from spots on the driveway to having to add fluids.
 
Cause
Intake manifold may be leaking allowing coolant, oil or both to leak from the engine.
 
Correction
Install a new design intake manifold gasket. The material used in the gasket has been changed in order to improve the sealing qualities of the gasket. When replacing the gasket, the intake manifold bolts must also be replaced and torqued to a revised specification. The new bolts will come with a pre-applied threadlocker on them.

#849 of 2014 Spark plug fire and power steering leak by ksc18

Dec 26, 2003 (9:44 am)

I'm doing some research for my husband's niece who bought my 2001 Impala Sedan (with optional 3.8L engine)a few months ago. The car currently has 40,000+ miles. She has had problems with the power steering fluid leaking and needing refilled frequently. Also, just recently when she was checking the oil a fire occurred in the engine. She was told the spark plugs caught on fire. The car had been shut off for several minutes. Apparently, she is getting confusing opinions about all of this. I'm hoping someone may be able to help her and me both out. Thanks in advance.

#850 of 2014 Radio Problem by banker4

Dec 26, 2003 (10:06 am)

My Impala is a 2001, bought new in Oct 2000. About 2 weeks ago I started having problems with the radio. Sometimes,when I first turn on the radio, no sound comes out for up to 2-3 minutes. Then the sound may cut out and come back. Other times,the radio comes right on and then cuts out and comes back. Usually after about 15 minutes, it doesn't do this. Other times when I turn the radio on its fine.
 
This abnormal behaviour isn't confined to the radio, as I have tested the tape and CD player, when the sound is dead to see if its just the radio. The same abnormality affects those as well, until the sound comes on. I haven't called the dealer, due to just being busy.
 
Any suggestions, comments appreciated.

#851 of 2014 Radio problem... by dgonzalez13

Dec 26, 2003 (10:32 am)

I had a similar problem 2 years ago on my base Impala. It turned out to be a Short circuit behind the radio in the dash. The wiring harness can be caught on something and perforated with the exposed wires causing the radio to intermittantly heat up.
 
Open the Dash trim plate (instructions on www.impalahq.com)
Remove the radio (dont worry, it wont lock itself)
Inspect the wiring harness and look for a bent section, or broken section. Cover the exposed wires with electrical tape. You can then also use 99cent wiring loom to cover it better.
Reinstall radio, and dash trim. It should work fine after you find the short in the wiring harness.

#852 of 2014 Further Impala adventures by cudsoccer

Dec 26, 2003 (11:54 am)

On advice both from this forum and the dealer service representative, I did call Chevy's customer service line and reached a helpful but somewhat helpless representative who called the dealer.
 
The confusing thing here is the difference in recalls between 3.4 and 3.8 model engines. Apparently from what I can ascertain GM has issued recall notices for the 3.8 but nothing for the 3.4 before 2001. But that makes no sense to me.
 
At this juncture I will be paying $800 today for the replacement of lower manifold intake gasket and (thanks to advice of this forum) the Intermediate Steering problem so often referenced.
 
I appreciate everyone's perspective here, and advice, which have enabled me to pursue an informed (if still naive on my part) resolution to this problem of leaking engine coolant.
 
I pitched the dealer service guy on splitting the cost of labor on the job. Hmmmm. Chevy USA guy seems to affirm there is no recall covering the 2000 model year 3.4 engine.
 
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#853 of 2014 Re: Spark plug fire?!!! by txguy

Dec 26, 2003 (7:11 pm)

It sounds like you have a leak on the high pressure side of your power steering pump. When the wheels are straight it won't leak, but turn the wheels and a highly volatile stream of power steering fluid will shoot around a hot engine compartment. Not a good situation! This is not a problem with Impalas as far as I know, but I have had this problem on Fords and Chryslers. For some reason they can't make high pressure lines that can take a bazillion degrees of heat without breaking down
 
Get it checked right away, and not at whereever they told her the spark plugs were on fire! Good grief!

#854 of 2014 Thank You by banker4

Dec 27, 2003 (7:08 pm)

dgonzalez 13:
 
Thank You for the suggestion. I will check it out. Yesterday, the radio when turned on wouldn't play at all for up to 15-20 minutes when I turned it on. Then all of a sudden, it would come to life and play ok before cutting out and coming back in a minute or so.

#855 of 2014 Air Filter by emtb

Dec 30, 2003 (3:44 pm)

Ok, I'm trying to replace the big air filter on the right (facing the front) side of the car. I undo the clips on top of the box. What's next. How do I get that cover off? It seems attached by screws or bolts on the bottom. Thanks.
 
-EMTB

#856 of 2014 by alcan

Dec 30, 2003 (3:56 pm)

Engine size would be helpful in future:
 
With 3.4L engine:
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure
Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
Disconnect the breather tube from the air intake duct.
Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Loosen the air intake duct/MAF sensor hose clamps.
Carefully remove the air inlet hose from the throttle body and air cleaner cover.
Remove the 2 housing cover retaining clamps.
Remove the air cleaner cover and carefully remove the air filter element.
Inspect the housing cover, seal assembly, and air duct for damage.
 
Installation Procedure
 
Carefully install the air filter element into the air cleaner assembly.
Install the housing cover and install the housing cover retaining screws.
Carefully install the air inlet hose to the throttle body and air cleaner cover.
Tighten the air inlet hose clamp.
Install the air intake duct/MAF sensor assembly.
Tighten the air intake duct/MAF sensor hose clamps.
Connect the breather tube to the air intake duct.
Connect the MAF sensor.
Connect the IAT sensor .
 
With 3.8L engine:
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure
Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
Loosen the air intake duct hose clamps.
Remove the air intake duct.
Unclip the two air cleaner cover retaining clamps.
Remove the air cleaner cover and carefully remove the air filter element.
Inspect the housing cover, seal assembly, and air ducting for damage. If a problem is found, replace as necessary.
 
Installation Procedure
 
Carefully install the air filter element into the air cleaner assembly.
Install the air cleaner housing cover and reclip the housing cover retaining clamps.
Carefully reinstall the air inlet hose to the throttle body and the air cleaner cover.
Install the air inlet hose clamp.
Connect the IAT sensor electrical connector.

#857 of 2014 Radio problem: Button wear by cudsoccer

Dec 30, 2003 (8:54 pm)

Anyone else had the black facing come off the buttons on their factory-installed radio. Also, the AM/FM switch is bent and barely works. But the white plastic facing is showing through and it's pretty ugly.

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