2000 Chevy Malibu cost to repair
Mileage = 86k
Engine size = 6cyl
low coolant leaking
tech = jk
question = What would the average cost be to repair an oil and
antifreeze intake leak - 2000 Chevy Malibu
JK:
This is quite a common problem on this engine.
The gaskets have been redesigned from GM. There is now a kit with gaskets, bolts,
and all seals to complete the job. This kit is aprox. $85. Non-GM gaskets are about
$50-$60.
Labo for this job is 6 hrs. Multiplied by the shop labor rate, lets say $75.
So an estimate with GM gasket kit, plus labor, plus oil change, plug antifreeze-
Total approx $600
Mileage = 86k
Engine size = 6cyl
low coolant leaking
tech = jk
question = What would the average cost be to repair an oil and
antifreeze intake leak - 2000 Chevy Malibu
JK:
This is quite a common problem on this engine.
The gaskets have been redesigned from GM. There is now a kit with gaskets, bolts,
and all seals to complete the job. This kit is aprox. $85. Non-GM gaskets are about
$50-$60.
Labo for this job is 6 hrs. Multiplied by the shop labor rate, lets say $75.
So an estimate with GM gasket kit, plus labor, plus oil change, plug antifreeze-
Total approx $600
Problem with ignition key 2003 Chevy Malibu.
Engine size = 4.6
tech = JK
Question = Ignition will not turn, acts like it is stuck Chevy Malibu 2003?
JK:
Sounds like the ignition lock cylinder is bad and needs to be replaced. The cylinder is also the sensor for
the security system. You could try to spray a little WD-40 in the cylinder, and work the key in and out, turn
it back and forth. Sometimes that will free up the cylinder, but it will still need to be replaced. Then the theft
re-learn procedure will need to be done.
Click here for replacement information
Engine size = 4.6
tech = JK
Question = Ignition will not turn, acts like it is stuck Chevy Malibu 2003?
JK:
Sounds like the ignition lock cylinder is bad and needs to be replaced. The cylinder is also the sensor for
the security system. You could try to spray a little WD-40 in the cylinder, and work the key in and out, turn
it back and forth. Sometimes that will free up the cylinder, but it will still need to be replaced. Then the theft
re-learn procedure will need to be done.
Click here for replacement information
Question: What does the GM repair Manuel show on time to replace the water pump and thermostat? I
have replaced the radiator cap 3 times, flushed and cleaned the system and everything was great up until
today when it started over heating again, after I had the harmonic balancer and belt replaced on Friday. It
was running ok this morning and then went to lunch and it over heated and the light came on. Water
came out of overflow tube and I had it filled back up with water and am letting it sit for a while. Have had
this problem on and off for a couple of years now. Need to figure out what is happening. Getting ready to
trade it in for a new vehicle and do not need it over heating when I take it in to trade. Any quick fixes?
have replaced the radiator cap 3 times, flushed and cleaned the system and everything was great up until
today when it started over heating again, after I had the harmonic balancer and belt replaced on Friday. It
was running ok this morning and then went to lunch and it over heated and the light came on. Water
came out of overflow tube and I had it filled back up with water and am letting it sit for a while. Have had
this problem on and off for a couple of years now. Need to figure out what is happening. Getting ready to
trade it in for a new vehicle and do not need it over heating when I take it in to trade. Any quick fixes?
Answer: As for time, are you meaning the labor time to complete
the repairs? The water pump is a fairly easy job and take about 1
hour to complete. The thermostat is a bit harder and can take up
to two hours to replace. If you're having overheating problems, do
you see a leak? I wouldn't replace the pump or t-stat for no good
reason. If you can see it leaking, then fine. You could have a
leaking intake gasket, or even cylinder head gaskets. You
mention adding water to it, but are you adding coolant as well? If
you're just running water, you will overheat for sure! Probably
needs to be checked out good before you trade it in.
the repairs? The water pump is a fairly easy job and take about 1
hour to complete. The thermostat is a bit harder and can take up
to two hours to replace. If you're having overheating problems, do
you see a leak? I wouldn't replace the pump or t-stat for no good
reason. If you can see it leaking, then fine. You could have a
leaking intake gasket, or even cylinder head gaskets. You
mention adding water to it, but are you adding coolant as well? If
you're just running water, you will overheat for sure! Probably
needs to be checked out good before you trade it in.
When I had the radiator flushed and cleaned it was filled with coolant and the overflow ran over
yesterday and it only require a bit of water. I noticed first thing this morning that the radiator light came
on right a way and no heat was coming out of the vents, as I turned the heat on to cool down the
temperature issue, but no heat came out period. I also heard noises coming from under the hood in the
area of the new belt and harmonic balancer were installed. It may be just a sensor, but am going to
have it checked out this morning. I do not see any leaking what so ever and neither did the shop
yesterday when I ran by real quick.
Got it resolved. The overflow tank had a crack and the heat sensor inside was shot. I got lucky that it
was not worse
yesterday and it only require a bit of water. I noticed first thing this morning that the radiator light came
on right a way and no heat was coming out of the vents, as I turned the heat on to cool down the
temperature issue, but no heat came out period. I also heard noises coming from under the hood in the
area of the new belt and harmonic balancer were installed. It may be just a sensor, but am going to
have it checked out this morning. I do not see any leaking what so ever and neither did the shop
yesterday when I ran by real quick.
Got it resolved. The overflow tank had a crack and the heat sensor inside was shot. I got lucky that it
was not worse
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