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#29 of 78 dtownfb coolant issues by dbrozak Aug 21, 2008 (11:10 am)
Thanks for your message. The only problem my son doesn't know a lot about cars. So how do you suggest he starts, to keep his car running? He takes it for oil changes all the time. What else can he do? Thanks Donna Replies to this message: dtownfb (Aug 28, 2008 6:23 pm)
#30 of 78 Mike251 Coolant issues by dbrozak Aug 21, 2008 (11:15 am)
Thanks Mike for all your help. My son took his car into his mechanic because it was leaking & it smelled on coolant. The mechanaic had it for a couple of days & told my son he could not get it to leak. I don't have any idea what is going on. It has been fine for a few days now. He is going crazy because he is going to be starting school & working & he doesn't need it to break down. What do you think is going on? I must say I feel much better flying knowing you are helping take care of the planes. Thanks for your help. Donna Replies to this message: donp9 (Aug 21, 2008 2:32 pm)
#31 of 78 Re: Mike251 Coolant issues [dbrozak] by donp9 Aug 21, 2008 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: dbrozak (Aug 21, 2008 11:15 am) Mike: Thanks for the info. Glad I read your post as I was looking to replace the water pump in my 2000 Intrigue (120,000 miles) just as preventative maintenance and was planning to go to Auto Zone or Checker auto for a replacement. I will now get the OEM part and likely save myself a great deal of grief.
#32 of 78 Re: dtownfb coolant issues [dbrozak] by dtownfb Aug 28, 2008 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: dbrozak (Aug 21, 2008 11:10 am) If the mechanic didn't find a leak, has your son been losing coolant since then?   As far as keeping up the Intrigue going, a lot of it has to do with educating yourself to the issues with this car and not being afraid to try to fix things yourself. I'm hardly a shadetree mechanic but I changed the ignitions switch about 3 months ago. Paid $100 for the part. would have costed about $400 at mechanic. The Intrigue is a nice vehicle but it does have 7 or 8 things that are almost guarenteed to go wrong during the life of the vehicle.   The thing that has really helped me is joining online forums like this where you have folks who are willing to share their knowledge.
#34 of 78 water pump removal by kimphoto Oct 23, 2008 (10:59 am)
Help, I'm trying to replace the water pump and there is a bolt behind the power steering pully, I got a 98 olds intrigue 3.8L engine. Anyone can tell me the steps I need to remove the pump(s)?
#35 of 78 Re: coolant issues by fasstln Dec 09, 2008 (11:51 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 20, 2008 6:03 pm) Does anyone happen to have the part number for the 3.5L water pump? Mine just started leaking in a BIG way.   Also, are there any gaskets that need to be replaced when replacing the water pump?   Thanks, Replies to this message: dtownfb (Dec 10, 2008 10:49 am) fasstln (Dec 10, 2008 10:56 am) moonshadow (Dec 10, 2008 3:38 pm) fasstln (Jan 05, 2009 10:59 am)
#36 of 78 Re: coolant issues [fasstln] by dtownfb Dec 10, 2008 (10:49 am)
Replying to: fasstln (Dec 09, 2008 11:51 am) Check www.rockauto.com or www.gmpartsdirect.com   both websites sell parts cheaper than the dealer. Each has an easy to search database to view the parts. I would check rockaut.com first. Replies to this message: fasstln (Dec 10, 2008 10:56 am)
#37 of 78 Re: coolant issues by fasstln Dec 10, 2008 (10:56 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Dec 10, 2008 10:49 am) I wanted to post the part number and such from GM Parts Direct.   19168613 water pump kit (with gasket)   The total cost was about $95, though I had to pay a NC state sales tax. GM Parts Direct offers low prices but then gets you on the shipping. They are located near my house, so why are they charging me $15 to ship this thing!? Oh well, still a heck of a lot cheaper than getting it from a stealership.
#38 of 78 Re: coolant issues [fasstln] by moonshadow Dec 10, 2008 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: fasstln (Dec 09, 2008 11:51 am) 12458115 gm # and of coarse there is a gasket and be aware that some bolts are longer than others.    13 bolts and 5 are long. I think.   water pump bolts to 124 inch lbs.   idler pulley bolt to 37 ft. lbs.   water pump pulley bolts to 106 inch lbs.   Added: old # has been has been replaced by a new part number Replies to this message: fasstln (Jan 05, 2009 10:59 am)

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