2001 Chevy Malibu High

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAILORMARK2
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I just changed the intake manifold gasket. When I started it , it runs in high rpm and doesnt cool. I bleed the coolant but no change. I also seem to need to bleed the brakes no as it is very hard to stop.
May 11, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for a vacuum leak and also properly bleed the brakes-make sure there's no leakage in the brake system
May 12, 2010 at 5:15 AM
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SAILORMARK2
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Thanks, I will look for the vacuum leak, I still don't understand how changing the gasket made me need to bleed the brakes though.
May 12, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Brakes didn't quite understand you -Ok check the the brake vacuum hose and also the vacuum reading in it-could be low and causing the booster not to do its job
May 12, 2010 at 3:37 PM