56.00 for the part and 100.00 per hour for labor In Canada the part is abound 30$ and 3 hours labour I wish it was $100 per hour My dealer is $82
The only fix for a bad intake gasket is to remove the intake manifold and replace the gasket.
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Probably just a leaking intake gasket. When it's surging, try pressing downward (with most of your bodyweight) on the intake. If it settles out you need to replace the intake gasket.
well so far it cost me $700.00
Yes. My 2000 Saturn had a leaking intake gasket, idle about 1900. Also caused misfire in idle and extreme acceleration. Test for leak using brake cleaner on suspected leak. I replaced gasket and all problems fixed.
by the lower intake manifold while you are doing this you should replace the intake manifold gasket anyway because it will leak sooner or later.
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Here is a link that shows how to replace the intake manifold gasket. Bolt locations and torque settings. Hope this helps.
Unbolts the (2) 12mm bolts from the back of the Intake Manifold (next to the TB), take off and replace it with new gasket.
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The camshaft closest to the intake manifold (closest to the passenger cabin) is the intake camshaft on the dual camshaft Saturn engines.
You need to replace your intake manifold gasket. Chevy had a bad problem with these gaskets.