Is there a mechanic in the house? I have a question about a 1999 Chevy

[Tareksgirl64]

Malibu. Sorry its a little long. Help? My car had a leak in the cooling system. The repair shop put in a new thermostat water pump. The next week, it started leaking again, and they replaced the gasket on the lower intake manifold. Now, it is leaking again! Also, it shakes really hard when I first start it. The guy is saying now it may either be a cracked head, or cracked block. In between all the leaks and repairs, it overheated a couple of times. My question is this; if it is cracked (head or block), is it that mechanics fault? We have spent too much money in the past few weeks to let this go. I feel that he should refund our money. Any advice please? Thanks!

 

[chevyman.4x41]

If he replaced the gasket under the intake manifold, I would say he
did not get the gasket straight or it slid side ways when he put the
intake manifold back on the motor.
Check your oil on the dipstick, If it looks like white foam on it , then
that means you have oil going in to the oil pan and that means he did not do his job right,
And that is why it does not run right.
If there is water in the oil pan DO not drive the car or start it . The water will thin the down so much that it will ruin the motor.
Was this a shade tree mechanic? If not he should make it right if he is a professional mechanic and has his own shop.
If it is a cracked head or block , No it is not his fault, it will be yours for driving it when you know it will over heats,,, Sorry

 

[Romelucky]

Did he issue a warranty for the labor? The parts should already come with at least one year warranty (if new). You should try the radiator leak stop found in many auto parts store. If that doesn't work then definitely replace the radiator itself. Is this mechanic a reputable one? Also, the shaking could be attributed a broken engine mount.
Good luck!

 

[Sids Back !]

get stop leak addative , change the raidator