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#1 of 78 Radiator fans not running. by glawless Jul 07, 2007 (7:58 am)
Our Intriques air was not working.We realized the radiator fans would not come on as the temp went up.Found out a $65.00 ground wire was lose.Saved us a $1,000 if had new air parts put.Make sure fans are coming on.
#2 of 78 Losing Coolant by 01intrigue Jul 07, 2007 (10:41 am)
I know about the 3.5 twin cam losing oil (although I am happy to not have that problem on our two intrigues), but my 2001 with 53K miles seems to lose coolant ever so slowly. Enough over 8 months or so to cause the low-coolant light to come on. My mechanic checked things out thoroughly 8 months ago and found no evidence of any leaks, and simply topped off the coolant. Now I just had to top it off with about 24-32 ounces of pre-mixed dex-cool prestone. Is there anything to look for that a mechanic might overlook? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jul 10, 2007 7:45 pm) 01intrigue (Jul 10, 2007 8:03 pm) moonshadow (Jul 11, 2007 5:32 am) and 1 more...
#3 of 78 Re: Losing Coolant [01intrigue] by dtownfb Jul 10, 2007 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: 01intrigue (Jul 07, 2007 10:41 am) I had the same situation in my 2000 Intrigue (144k miles). I normally have to add about 8 ounces to get over the "cool" line to the "hot" line. It seems to happen more in the cooler months. I ahven't had to add any in the past 3 months.   Since your mechanic gave it a thorough look over, I would not be as concerned but would continue to monitor the situation.   Have you had your coolant changed recently? Replies to this message: 01intrigue (Jul 10, 2007 8:03 pm) moonshadow (Jul 11, 2007 5:32 am) 01intrigue (Jul 14, 2007 6:23 pm)
#4 of 78 Re: Losing Coolant [dtownfb] by 01intrigue Jul 10, 2007 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Jul 10, 2007 7:45 pm) I discovered tonite that the leak seems to be significant. Coolant looks to be leaking from the back-most hose that goes into the overflow container. It leaks onto the plastic container, pooling on the ledge below, and onto the valve for the air pump below. (It's the shorter hose from the engine to the metal connector to the engine.) The dealer just changed that valve a month ago, so I think they may have contributed to the problem. You have to remove the coolant tank to get at the valve (my brother replaced his a few months ago, so I know the dealer was in there.) I'll call the dealer tomorrow and see if they'll give me some dollar relief. Replies to this message: moonshadow (Jul 11, 2007 5:32 am) 01intrigue (Jul 14, 2007 6:23 pm)
#5 of 78 Re: Losing Coolant [01intrigue] by moonshadow Jul 11, 2007 (5:32 am)
Replying to: 01intrigue (Jul 10, 2007 8:03 pm) Unless they cracked the barb connector on the tank, I wouldn't waste my time with a dealer.   That hose will leak after it has been removed. The barb connector has a large flare/barb at the end to keep the hose tight. The stupid spring clamp loses it spring after its been opened, especially if it was opened far enough to slide the clamp over the barb towards the engine instead of toward the tank.   The connector is about an 1 1/2 long with a metal internal piece for support. If the hose was not put back so that the barb meats the old bump inside the hose, then the hose will leak. Also have seen them were the hose fattens up at the end so the I.D. is larger over time.   Rotate and rock while you pull back on the hose, or you run the risk of cracking the connector at the tank. If you have bulging of the hose end, cut off a half inch of hose so that the barb has a new place to sit inside the hose and then install a proper screw tightening clamp. Or keep the old one there as well, the connector is long enough for two. Wetting the connector with coolant will help the hose slip on easier.   This takes maybe ten minutes, probably shorter than the time you will be on the phone fighting with the dealer.   cheers Replies to this message: 01intrigue (Jul 14, 2007 6:23 pm)
#6 of 78 Re: Losing Coolant [moonshadow] by 01intrigue Jul 14, 2007 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: moonshadow (Jul 11, 2007 5:32 am) Turned out that the collant bottle was definitely cracked. I just took it to our mechanic, and he diagnosed it as a cracked plastic bottle. The Florida heat here really takes a toll on those things. With the new one (and without the $80 parts/$80 labor) I can now easily see the coolant level in the bottle. I'm sure the crack was caused partially by the dealer, but it's just not worth the trouble.
#7 of 78 drain plug for cooling system 02 olds intrique by reemoe1 Nov 09, 2007 (12:14 pm)
hi can someone please give some advise on draining coolant from the radiator.where in the heck is it. i found a white plug on the bottom "drivers side' but i can't get it loose. why is it so hard to get to..... Replies to this message: dtownfb (Nov 09, 2007 5:10 pm)
#8 of 78 Re: drain plug for cooling system 02 olds intrique [reemoe1] by dtownfb Nov 09, 2007 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: reemoe1 (Nov 09, 2007 12:14 pm) It's a pain but if you remove the plastic protective shield, it makes it a litte easier. If I remember right, it takes a quarter turn (and a little wiggle). I also had a hard time with mine. Make sure you loosen the bleeder valve when you refill the radiator to release the air. Also if you don't drain the engine block, you'll only get have the coolant out. Don't be surprised if it only take 4 quarts of antifreeze.
#9 of 78 Temp and crankshaft problems by cchlu Nov 23, 2007 (6:17 pm)
I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, I have recently discovered that the temperature is running too cold and the crankshaft censor has an error causing the car to stall while at red lights and more recently while slowing down to a stop or while making a turn. Does anyone know the easiest way to fix these problems or how much a garage will charge?

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