# 2008 Chevrolet Impala intake manifold gasket leak

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-intake-manifold-gasket-leak/120253>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, impala\
**Created:** [July 2, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-intake-manifold-gasket-leak/120253 "2018-07-02T15:50:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![DonZelten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DonZelten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonZelten)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-intake-manifold-gasket-leak/120253/1 "2018-07-02T15:50:36Z")

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I have a 2008 Chevy Impalla. I was told I have a leak from the intake manifold gasket. Cost to fix $875. How important is this?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-intake-manifold-gasket-leak/120253/2 "2018-07-02T16:36:54Z")

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Leaking what? Coolant? Or air? Leaking into or onto where or what?

A coolant leak can kill your engine either into the engine or onto the ground.

Air leaking into the intake manifold will keep throwing check engine lights and can cause a lean condition that can burn valves or holes in your pistons.

You can pay for it now or pay more for it later. You decide on the importance.