lost a quart of coolant from radiator

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
75,000 MILES
Avatar
SONNY METCALF
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
I have a 1997 Pontiac Bonnenille LE with a 3.8 engine. I suddenly lost about a quart of coolant from the radiator; and the engine wont start. Ihave had 2 repair shops tell me this is 2 different issues. Probably a computer and a intake manifold problems. Your ideas appreciated.
Jan 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
whats not working? spark or fuel pressure? you can locate leak with pressure test.
Jan 5, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Avatar
SONNY METCALF
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
A local GM dealer tells me the engine is ruined because of the anti- freeze inside the engine. Is this probable?
Jan 9, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
seems unlikely unless you drove it that way for a time? ask them to be more specific as to damage. usually it's overheat related if at all.
Jan 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM