# help, need intake gasket done **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 26, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916 "2010-04-26T19:52:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jeffline](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffline/32/3347_2.png) [@jeffline](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffline)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/1 "2010-04-26T19:52:04Z")
I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu with the 3100, I had the lower intake gasket done Dec 2008, and am almost certain I need it done again as I am getting white smoke out of the tail pipe and some research tells me that the oil and coolant are mixing anyone able to do this for under $500 or know someone who will ??? also I really do not want to drive the car far, I live in Natrona Hts 15065 about 20 miles NE of Pittsburgh in addition I need the common rust problem near the gas door done for as few $$ as possible thanks ---
**Author:** ![Sinner6.0L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sinner6.0l/32/6016_2.png) [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/2 "2010-04-27T16:02:35Z")
head gaskets like to leak on those too. i wouldn’t count that out. ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/3 "2010-04-27T16:29:27Z")
That job is a pain in the ass even for $400. I know why dealers charge so much for it. ---
**Author:** ![jeffline](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffline/32/3347_2.png) [@jeffline](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffline)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/4 "2010-04-27T19:18:57Z")
so does anyone think I should just get another engine and swap ?? i have been looking at it seems one with 60k goes for what this repair will cost, I have 130k on mine also would anyone come out to me and take a look ??? I could give you like $20 or so ---
**Author:** ![jeffline](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffline/32/3347_2.png) [@jeffline](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffline)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2010, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/5 "2010-05-01T13:44:46Z")
so no one is able to help me out ? ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/6 "2010-05-01T13:59:48Z")
Why not get a friend and a service manual and do it yourself? It’s not hard, it’s just an annoying job. You can save a ton of money, I think the FelPro new style gasket kit is like $100. ---
**Author:** ![jeffline](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffline/32/3347_2.png) [@jeffline](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffline)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2010, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/7 "2010-05-01T16:32:02Z")
another thing i dont have, and i already have the haynes ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-need-intake-gasket-done/204916/8 "2010-05-02T17:19:11Z")
What thing is that? Friends?