Has anyone else experienced repeated problems with GM's lower intake manifold   
   gaskets?  I know about the class action lawsuit that they lost concerning the   
   Dexcool antifreeze.   
      
   My 2002 Monte Carlo was only 4 years old and 70k miles on it when it sprung a   
   major lower intake manifold gasket leak.  I managed to get GM to pay for most   
   of the repair - all but $300.  It would have cost $1200.   
      
   Now with 145k miles, it has sprung another lower intake manifold leak.  I have   
   been using the Yellow stuff ever since replacing the gasket the first time.   
      
   I love my car - but it seems like the same problems happen over and over with   
   it.  Mainly the lower intake manifold gasket and wheel bearings.     
      
   I finally bought Timkin wheel bearing on my last swap when I replaced them.   
      
   I'm having the lower intake manifold gasket replaced next week at the shop,   
   since that is more work than I want to dive into.  I might have the oil pan   
   gasket replaced at the same time, since that is also leaking a bit.     
      
   Otherwise, the car has been rock solid.  Those gaskets seem to be the major   
   issues with GMs and or Dexcool.   
      
   I have been borrowing my brother's pickup truck until I have my car fixed so   
   not to cause any possible damage from the leak.   
      
   - Mark   
        
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