2002 Pontiac Montana lower manifold intake gastic

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DIANNALEIGH
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I have taken my Montana to my mechanic and know for certain that it is the intake manifold gastic.
I can have it repaired for around $750. However I am leary of giving the go-head for the repair for fear the bearings will go out and it will then need a new engine.
For some time it was over heating, not by much, but more than it had been.
I thought maybe it was the thermastat and pulled into a quickie repair place and was told as long as it wasn't getting overly hot it was probably OK.
I then checked my oil and saw that it was foamy and looked a little orange, Like Dex anti- freeze.
My mechanic states that coolant and water went into the oil. And it is fairly deluted.
It runs good and sounds OK. Can anyone advise me as to should I risk the repair in hopes that the engine is not ruined?
Feb 9, 2010 at 5:38 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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If it's not making a Knocking sound yet, I would take the chance.

It's cheaper than a new engine.
Feb 9, 2010 at 11:44 PM