Supreme Cutlass Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I was thinking more about alternator failure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 OMG OMG oil pump drive seal- VERY common. If you have an oil leak on the backside of your engine that "looks" like an oil pan leak, it isn't: it is the oil pump drive seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 the 3.4 lim is easy, 3.1 is kinda a pain but i know all about the oil pump drive seal, however i wouldnt classify a w is that bad of a car considering some others out there with much harder crap to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Ya they are nice cars to a point IMO I love the styling personally like my cutty at nite with no light just the outline of the car it looks good then you shiine a light on it ur like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 definately alternators one these, lim. and oil pump drive seal. also common for bad rod knock, Not mine but several people i know. If its a 2 door the outside door handles, If its a 4 door the outside door handles lol. It mostly has to do with the plastic clips that they use inside the doors for the 4 door and it is usually just an adjustment on the 2 doors. Gas tank seam rots and unable to fill the tank past half. im sure there is more but otherwise they are tanks when it comes to accidents. Oh did i mention the ice buildup between the doors and the fenders causing a nice crinkled fender [attachment deleted by admin] Removed to free up storage space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I forgot one the cradle mounts (bushings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 definately alternators one these, lim. and oil pump drive seal. I can do the alternator in 1 hour. I can do the intake gaskets in 1 hour. The oil pump drive seal can be permafixed with the intakes off, jb weld, and a day to let it dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 the drive seal can be replaced easily with the lower intake off and a replacement O-ring with no cure time, no grinding, and no JB-weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 The oil pump drive seal can be permafixed with the intakes off, jb weld, and a day to let it dry. WHY???!!! A NEW, REDESIGNED seal can be had at the GM dealer for $1. Do yourself a favor and go buy a new seal from GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 The oil pump drive seal can be permafixed with the intakes off, jb weld, and a day to let it dry. WHY???!!! A NEW, REDESIGNED seal can be had at the GM dealer for $1. Do yourself a favor and go buy a new seal from GM. Because to the the o ring properly, you gotta pull the rear head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo57509 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS AFAIK, the 3.4 DOHC requires the rear head to be removed. The 3.1 is a piece of cake......as long as the drive isn't all varnished up and stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS AFAIK, the 3.4 DOHC requires the rear head to be removed. Exactly. We were talking about what the owner of this thread has- a 3.4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS AFAIK, the 3.4 DOHC requires the rear head to be removed. Exactly. We were talking about what the owner of this thread has- a 3.4. And before that we were talking about emergency brake cables. Isn't it funny how stuff gets sidetracked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloDude Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 damm hijackers.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS AFAIK, the 3.4 DOHC requires the rear head to be removed. The 3.1 is a piece of cake......as long as the drive isn't all varnished up and stuck. There is plenty of clearence to slip the O-ring over. It will seal between the lip of the drive shaft and the engine block. The O-ring is rubber and can be stretched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 damm hijackers.lol Where is there a hijack he asked what are the common problems with w's so we awnsered him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloDude Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not sure what engine you're talking about, but on teh 3.1's I've done, all u have to do is remove the TB and a couple minor things to do it- takes an hour TOPS AFAIK, the 3.4 DOHC requires the rear head to be removed. Exactly. We were talking about what the owner of this thread has- a 3.4. And before that we were talking about emergency brake cables. Isn't it funny how stuff gets sidetracked? right there i was kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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