GP1138 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've done some extensive searching, and after a few dead-ends on Ben's site, I decided to just post here and get some current info. I'm thinking of picking up a decent looking '96 GP around here with the 3.4L and a blown belt. I know the '96 is an improved motor, but should I be worried about the belt replacement? Is there anything easier or different than on Ben's writeup here: http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24974 Also, where can I obtain hold-down tools? I see Ben is not selling them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 You can make a hold down tool. You only need bens tool for custom timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I actually just found those - http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Contact Aaron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Contact Aaron? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 With owning both early and late models of the LQ1, I am going to say the 95+ engines are way more problem prone. The earlier models are easier to fix and have less problems, also the 96 and 97 engines are considered ''interference'', yet there haven't really been any cases where it has been damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 With owning both early and late models of the LQ1, I am going to say the 95+ engines are way more problem prone. The earlier models are easier to fix and have less problems, I would disagree with this statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 With owning both early and late models of the LQ1, I am going to say the 95+ engines are way more problem prone. The earlier models are easier to fix and have less problems, I would disagree with this statement x2... :shock: Just the fact that you don't need gear pullers to pull the new cams off make me want a newer LQ1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GP1138 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 LOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 The 96' belt replacement should be identical to a 94,95 belt replacement. But remember the 96,97 belt is different then the 91-95 timing belt. I have also heard that the 96+ engine is interference, but who knows. throw a belt on her and let it rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. I consider myself l33t and I can't even decipher that. He must be crunk. Best guess: "They are interference - I can't get my '97 to touch the valves - took the T-belt off and everything." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 anyone who makes a post like that should be banned immediately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. What are you trying to convey here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 haha sorry! my keyboard screws up sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. I consider myself l33t and I can't even decipher that. He must be crunk. Best guess: "They are interference - I can't get my '97 to touch the valves - took the T-belt off and everything." Dont think they are interference, i cant get my 97 to touch the valves... took the tbelt off and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloDude Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. LOL TH4T 1S L3eT $p3ek. *waits to be muted* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderw31 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. pwn3d by the numlock key on a laptop ... took me a sec to sort that one through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBULS Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I say buy the 96, and put 3.73's in it along with a DHP Powertunr. Right there you have an easy low 15 second car and tons of oportunity to fuck around with stuff (via the Powertunr). Hell, I'd buy a 96 just for THAT reason (if I HAD to have an auto). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 d2 they are 5nerference.. cant get 0y 97 eng5ne 6t t64ch the va3ves.. t662 the Tbe3t 6ff and everyth5ng. pwn3d by the numlock key on a laptop ... took me a sec to sort that one through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 96-97 cam cogs have more teeth and the cams have a different profile 94-97 don't use lock rings on the cam cogs (mentioned before) 96-97 have slightly different timing (i forget which side it is, but one is either advanced or retarded) timing should be the same except you'll need a different belt i would make your own hold-down tools to hold one cam at a time and change the cam timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Unless it's super easy to do the 6/6 timing, I'm not changing stock timing... just too many variables, and I want a running car, I don't trust myself not to fuck it up. Thanks for the info, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohcfiend Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 this may help you all out, http://www.dohcfiend.60degreev6.com/changes.htm I still have alot of work to do on it and quite a bit of info to acquire. If anyone would like to help me develop it more, i would welcome the effort :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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