2001 SSEi Losing Coolant
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Originally Posted by mike_peperni
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compyelc4 - If you can't find the leak, I'd suggest getting the gaskets done, sooner rather than later.
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I swapped out the upper and lower gaskets as well as the throttle body on mine. Not a bad job. It'* probably 10 hours of work and well worth the peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by mike_peperni
Mine was leaking, very slightly, so let the car like that a while, thinking it was nothing, then i heard the valve clicking.... and needed my lifters cleaned.
Dunno if its coincidence, but couples month later my engine break, spun bearing, and needed a new engine...............................but.......... ............
Snot a problem anymore......
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edit: Ended my bonneville ownage with a 800th post....
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Dunno if its coincidence, but couples month later my engine break, spun bearing, and needed a new engine...............................but.......... ............
Snot a problem anymore......
:(
edit: Ended my bonneville ownage with a 800th post....
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Originally Posted by Archon
Originally Posted by mike_peperni
edit: Ended my bonneville ownage with a 800th post....
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For the coolant leak, like the other said, even if you are not sure its that, change them, a time will come it will be needed.
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I also own a 2001 SSEi. I just replaced my lower intake manifold gasket, supercharger gasket, and (2) supercharger O-rings about 2 weeks ago. I had coolant sitting on the intake with only 55000 miles on the clock. It wasn't a bad job at all. It is handy if you have the factory manuals to step you through the process and give you the torque settings when assembling. Here are the P/N'* you will need:
LIM gasket kit: 89017825 Cost: $45.91
Supercharger gasket: 24503911 Cost: $7.96
Supercharger O-rings: 24501563 Cost: $7.40 ($3.70 each)
The most time consuming part of the job for me was removing the old intake gaskets from the intake and block. Also, don't foget to drain the anti-freeze before starting this job or you will leak anti-freeze into the engine when you pull the intake. It is also a good idea to drain the oil after completing the job.
LIM gasket kit: 89017825 Cost: $45.91
Supercharger gasket: 24503911 Cost: $7.96
Supercharger O-rings: 24501563 Cost: $7.40 ($3.70 each)
The most time consuming part of the job for me was removing the old intake gaskets from the intake and block. Also, don't foget to drain the anti-freeze before starting this job or you will leak anti-freeze into the engine when you pull the intake. It is also a good idea to drain the oil after completing the job.
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
Hey Mike, want mine? Same as yours only black ![Smile](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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even if the insurance pay for my car, i lost a lot of money because of all the repair i have done , money i have to give to the bank now.
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Mike I know... I have put a few$$ into mine too. I was kidding really. I assume that after owning one and knowing what it takes to try to keep it fixed, you'd never get another...
sorry bad joke... I still love the car tho...
sorry bad joke... I still love the car tho...
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Originally Posted by Bonnie
Mike I know... I have put a few$$ into mine too. I was kidding really. I assume that after owning one and knowing what it takes to try to keep it fixed, you'd never get another...
sorry bad joke... I still love the car tho...![Embarassed](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
sorry bad joke... I still love the car tho...
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