Question : 02 3100

[drayrunner]

I got a 02 3100 malibu, do they still have the lim gasket problen, i was told the 02 had that problem corrected. and if not when was that problem corrected. thanks

[bszopi]

The problem wasn't corrected until 2004/5. But that doesn't mean yours will fail. I never had an LIM gasket fail on my old car.

[drayrunner]

intake leak

Thanks for the reply. my intake is leaking at the transmission end, discovered that today, i'll have to change it, do you have a preference as to what replacement gasket is best. I never adjusted the valves on a 3100 v6. could you clue me. i'm from the old school, small and big blocks. the little bit i read says its done in inch lbs. is that correct. I can't see no sign of coolant in the oil, that doesn't mean there isn't some in there.

[95Grand-Am]

Some times you get lucky and only get a external leak. I think the best intake gasket is the fel-pro metal one MS98003T. The rockers are non adjustable you just tighten them down to the proper torque spec.

[drayrunner]

thanks

thank you