9lumina6 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 My 91 GTP has the original powertrain (LIM & UIM gaskets have been replaced)....original 284 tranny (2nd gear sync is shot, but its still perfictly 100% drivavle...just annoying at times) and it's at 184K miles right now.....and still runs amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88red4cyl Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 My Lumina made it to 143k before the LIM developed an external leak (thank goodness).. Other than that its still original now at 152k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhawk72 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 My Ole 98 lumina's getting up there in miles now (175k) with the original engine/trans and lim's never touched all original, just routine maitenece.she runs nice still. ive replaced the rad,alternator,p/s pump and waterpump, and the power brake booster,harmonic balencer. plus the normal routine maitenece items. i was just curious how many other w's have gone this far without major problems? i plan on driving this car till she dies, so i hope i can get a few more years out of it. and another 50k i do all the work on this car myself, i dont have the cash and i just dont like other people working on MY lumina Thanks everyone:biggrin: I have a 1996 pontiac grand prix with no major issues and 223,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34, original LQ1/4T60e, no major issues, 126,000 miles, recently had all gaskets replaced while having headgasket done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado_735 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 My 1995 Grand Prix coupe is at 210k plus, and still kicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 My Lumina coupe has 1,600,000 miles on the original 3.1 that I installed longitudinally and is backed by a 6 speed. And the original orange interior is mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 1.6 million miles?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hey, if I supposedly have one...Why not? There is a 1989 S10 over in Houston with 1.2million+ miles on it and still going. It was on the S10 forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 orange interior? RWD? Pics or it didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laveen Z34 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 174,521 - @ 174K new radiator, LIMG, timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket. (93 Z34) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 What is the LIM? I am assuming some abbrevation for the head gasket that tends to leak? And, is there any way to tell if it has been replaced before. I bought my Cutlass with about 105,000 miles on it, so I don't know if it has been done, or needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 LIM: Lower Intake Manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 LIM: Lower Intake Manifold Thanks for the info. Is it the same thing as an intake manifold gasket on say a small block Chevy? And, is there any way to tell if it has ever been replaced, or when it might need to be replaced. I guess that they must be a problem as I hear everyone talking about them on this site. This is the first 3100 I have owned for a long time ( 4 years and counting ), so if there are any warning signs that it is letting go, please let me know so I can be on the lookout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Peak below the power steering pump and under the throttle body and youll see where the LIM and the engine block meet... If its dry, your good, if its wet, its probably leaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo090 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have a 97 Lumina with 75K on it, started getting some problems recently, had new waterpump replaced. New alternator. Has some oil in the coolant NOT viceversa. But runs smoothly, sometimes hesitates. So your car has lasted quite a while!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I just saw on Copart a 96 Cutlass Coupe with 370,000 miles on it. Wow, that's the highest I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 original, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 The Regal got to like 227,000 miles with the original engine and transmission. No LIM work done, either. Engine blew the same night I did the LIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoomFan Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 My friend, Devin, has a '98 MC with 203k on the stock 3100 and 4t60e. He did the LIMG when he bought it, but the engine and transmission are original and have never been rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 My trans let go at 218k. But, not a peep from that 2.8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMP Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 97 lumina 248xxx miles on original motor and transmission. has some problems does not start when it gets warm after a few trips dont now what is wrong but gets me to work and back, my other lumina a 98 has 148,xxx miles on original motor and transmission has a blown lower intake gasket and is currently in pieces but going to get fixed allmost done a few odds and ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92euro3.4 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 92 Lumina Euro 3.4 has 189,780 on the clock and still running strong, my dads 99 Lexus es300 has 200k on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wb 86 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 1999 Lumina Base, original drive train and LIMs, clicked over to 293,500 late last night. Only issues are that the some of the solenoids on the trans need replacement and I definitely need to address the LIMs as I noticed some oil in the coolant overflow bottle. However it runs great and is now used only around town say 45 miles/week. -Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgethis Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 '98 lumina, she currently has 117,000 miles on her, ( I know still a baby compared ya'lls lumina's mileage). Caught the LIM failure early when i started seeing mixing the resevoir tank. Basically just did routine maintence (plugs, wires, filters etc.) I had to drop a battery in it. I havent seen anything else go bad on it, I am waiting on the Alt, or Water pump soon. Other than that she is a stout little car. Babbying a little does help every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1979lee Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 well im up to 189k still on the original lim's , engine, tranny. shes doing well. i hope to get 50k more out of her! she's getting duel outlet pipes tommorrow all ready dumped the old factory airbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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