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What would cause an antifreeze leak around the timing chain cover of a 1996 Grand Am 3.1?
If the engine has been running without a leak and now it's started you probably have a bad water pump.
AnswerMost likely what you have is blown intake manifold gaskets allowing the leak.The engine will still run smoothly but is allowing water to leak and worst of all,allowing air into the cooling system.This is a problem because these particular engines will not self bleed the air out when you add more water to the radiator.this WILL cause the engine to overheat without warning and ruin an otherwise good engine.PARK the car until the gaskets are changed and cooling system properly bled.I recently changed three of these 3100 sfi engines out for customers due to this problem.
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Do timing chain covers on 1991 rangers cause antifreeze leaks?
No, but the water pump is usually located near this and that is probably what is leaking. .
What could cause your 1999 Grand AM SE to run hot and loss coolant with no leaks?
change your antifreeze fill cap.
On a 2004 grand prix what would cause the heater to blow cold air?
heat core. leak. thermostat. no antifreeze.
What would cause a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee to lose fire and fuel at the same time?
the timing could be off. check the timing
What would cause antifreeze to be where your spark plugs are in a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Intake manifold gaskets are leaking, intake manifold is warped.
What could cause a 1995 Grand Prix not to start if the battery alternator and starter are good?
a timing chain has broken
Milky white oil on dipstick of my 1994 Grand AM?
antifreeze leaking into the engine base. a cracked clyd. head or blown head gasket is probable cause
What could cause my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis shake or vibrate when it is stoped at a light or stop sign?
Perhaps your timing.
What will cause a 2000 dodge stratus motor to smell like antifreeze when you have drove it a few miles?
An antifreeze leak.An antifreeze leak.
What are the effects of antifreeze mixing into the engine oil?
A bad head gasket is the most common cause of antifreeze mixing in the oil. The antifreeze will dilute the oil and it will eventually cause your engine to seize up.
98 Plymouth grand voyage se what would cause the distributor rotor not to turn?
timing belt broken...replacement $800 in shop
What would cause a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix to stall while driving and not restart?
the problem may be that the timing chain or belt has broken
