sdoDrew Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 I drive a 91 Cutlass Supreme SL, 3.1 V6, with 180 000 km's on it in a little over a year of drivign I have: gone threw 3 alternaters ate 2 fuel pumps, 1 fuel filter new brake pads new back calipers new coolant system new HVAC system new horn new battery new sparks new tires new sterrign wheel column I still need to get a new fuel gauge, and new interior light switch Are these normal thigns for a car of this age to be doing, or have Istumbled across a lemon? Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 every w-body is a lemon... a damn sweet lemon though! Quote
sdoDrew Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Posted November 13, 2003 Oh, and I wanted a little input from you guys here to. I have a white, with black back, and grey rear bumper + lower trim. I am painting my grey trim and bumper jet black, and the spoiler / luggage rack black to match (I also have limo tinted windows). I and gettign my rims spray gloss black to matc has well. Should I spray my front grill black (from chrome) or leave it? and should I add a racing stripe? Thanks. Quote
Robby1870 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 they sound pretty normal. Ive been through 4 alternators in about 12 months, stock stereo! Quote
sdoDrew Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Posted November 13, 2003 every w-body is a lemon... a damn sweet lemon though! Well that is re assuring I had a sub set up that apparently did in two of my alts, so I ditched it. Im gunna post some pics once I get mine all painted up. Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 if your alt. dies again i suggest putting in a little extra cash and get a bosch. They have 5 year warranty! Quote
Robby1870 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 The ones I get have a two year warrany Quote
supreme_style21 Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 The one I have has a lifetime warranty. Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 The one I have has a lifetime warranty. wow!!!! i'm curious, what kind? this should be a necessity for a w-body owner... specially with the 3.4! Quote
sdoDrew Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Posted November 13, 2003 Any advice for my painting? Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 too bad you live half-way across the country from winnipeg cause there's a kickass body-shop here called Ivan's that has won many awards including the DuPont Top Gun award and they don't charge any more than any of the other shops. I had all my body-work/paint done there when i got into an accident with my tercel and you can't even tell the difference at all in the color or finish! Quote
sdoDrew Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Posted November 13, 2003 I'm actually doing it myself with some friends. Ill post pics on how it works out. Quote
J Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 The one I have has a lifetime warranty. wow!!!! i'm curious, what kind? this should be a necessity for a w-body owner... specially with the 3.4! doesn't matter do you want to pull the front end apart to do it?! the first time i did it by myself in a cold garage and it too me a lil voer 8 hours! damn piece of shit tie rod! the fucking tie rod can u believe it? it was so heated up it was glowing then i said fuck it and got the 10 pound sledge! and the damn half shaft wouldn't come out for about 35 min, and i didn't stop to take a brake but for about 15 min. I'm glad i ahve a 3.1 for once! lots of alts can be purschased with a opt life time warranty Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 huh? i meant all alts sold for the 3.4 should come with lifetime warranty since it's such a PITA to change them! I guess I'm living in a dream world though huh? Quote
J Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 lifetime replacement doens't mean it's not gonan fail! and then you have to tear it down again Quote
91cutty Posted November 13, 2003 Report Posted November 13, 2003 damn you're right... man i feel stupid now! Quote
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