Does a 93 GM 3.1 6 CYL engine have better head gaskets than the 97 version of the same?

[david v]

My 97 Pontiac Grand Am had to have an engine replaced because the head gasket leaked, took all the lube out of tappet area, thus breaking the rod that controls the valves and oil pump. engine got replaced with one from a 93 car. It had 103 K Km or about 80 K miles. It is leaking coolant. I think the head gasket let go again.

 

[Chev M]

the 3.1 were known for intake leaks BUT the new designed intake gaskets are better now

 

[charlie]

Poor design, the Intake Gaskets like to blow out ends.

 

[Steve S]

the intake manifolds were pron to leak on 3.1s too.