Mike Hunter wrote:
You might want to do some research on gasket problems.

Don't need to, I realize that, the Ford 3.8 front drive is a prime
example... BUT

The gaskets are not responsible for the action of the DexCool gunking up
& "beaching" in low-flow areas, & erosion of cast iron head surfaces
that were just fine with glycol, or even plain water!


GM like ever other
manufacture had gasket problem. The result of the government mandate to
gasket manufactures to remove asbestos without giving the gasket
manufactures time to develop an alternative material. GM, Toyota, Chrysler,
Honda and every other manufacture were not at fault, they and their customer
were victims of a poorly planed government madate.

But asbestos was not a factor in the design of lower intake gaskets -
practically EVERY ONE with DexCool on GM V-6s & most V-8s is going to
fail to some extent - go out & look at yours. If it's under warranty -
go get it done - there are updated gaskets coming out now for more
recent vehicles - Rendezvous, etc...

Rob