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    Quote Originally Posted by cerick08GP View Post
    Wow, I must say that report is a little concerning. If I’m following the story here you changed the Dexcool right on schedule (maybe even a little early) and you probably have a LIM gasket failure. What year is your car, an 06? Arrrg.
    Naw, this is for an '04. My '06 is a happy little peach.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowNA06 View Post
    Naw, this is for an '04. My '06 is a happy little peach.
    That that is a relief because I have been pretty secure my 08 is safe from Dex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    People here claim to see aluminum gaskets fail as well though.
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    Username and link?
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    You're asking a lot...
    It happened a long time ago so I"m not going to bother searching for it.
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    I wasnt expecting a link. I was just amazed that people claimed aluminum LIM gaskets failed. Unless the engine was overheated badly, I dont see a reason why aluminum LIM gaskets should fail at all...
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    I was equally bewildered.
    I couldn't find anything about aluminum LIM gaskets failing when I searched.
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    I just installed the aluminum ones. Hopefully, it is the last time Ill have to do it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mhartwig View Post
    I just installed the aluminum ones. Hopefully, it is the last time Ill have to do it.
    It should be. I wouldnt worry about it at all.
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