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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 8:54 AM
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i have a 2001 suburban with a 53 motor. i smell antifreeze after driving it a will. is that year and motor one that has manifold leaks.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 2:26 PM
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Originally Posted by hunterjo
i have a 2001 suburban with a 53 motor. i smell antifreeze after driving it a will. is that year and motor one that has manifold leaks.
There where issues in that vintage with "plastic" gaskets. If you cannot see any external leaks, and is not maintaining a coolent level, first check oil dipstick. If it isn't overfull, Probably getting into the cylinders.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 7:58 PM
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is there a procedure for the replacement of the intake gasket
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