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08-23-05, 11:28 AM

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If there are any mechanics reading this could, you please let me know what you would charge a person the change Head Gaskets on a 96 Chevy Corsica. It has a 3100 engine, Automatic Overdrive Tranny.

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08-23-05, 12:08 PM

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mechanics can't really quote you, the counter guy does that

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08-23-05, 12:10 PM

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Are you 100% sure the intake manifold gasket is not leaking, that is a very very very very common issue with that motor

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08-24-05, 07:27 AM

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I would agree, LIM is what gives on these.

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08-24-05, 08:35 AM

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LIM stands for lower intake manifold

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