zachismisit Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Well, I know that I've been very frustrated with my car, and I thought I would start this thread for people like me. I figure, if everyone gives a short succinct list of problems they've had with their own car, maybe we will all feel better, no longer alone with these miserable mechanical machines. So without out further adieu (or something like that sp??) I have a 95 CS w/ 3100 sfi 1 alternator 3-4 batteries a/c compressor heater core countless tires tie rods warped head (after over heating- ty mister non working temp gauge) rebuild ... i wont make it too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 '97 Cutlass Supreme SL - 3100 1. purchased for $500 (was told tranny was fried) 2. changed speed sensor (tranny was fine) 3. Turn key 4. Driven car for a year with no problems at all...:knocks on wood: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 this should be in the Whatever! section.. but anyways... I have a 88 GP w/ 2.8 MPFI stuff I've fixed: 1 alternator 1 batteries about 4 tires 1 rim pass outter tie rod drv. ball joint coil packs rear brake calipers gas tank pwr steering pump changed the chip/VSS/airbox (converted it to a 1989 which doesn't use a MAF) ignition cylinder signal switch (last 2 don't matter anymore since I swapped columns after anyways) needs to be fixed: rear calipers (again) all struts a/c compressor and stuff (A/C has never worked since I've owned the car) all tires front brake rotor(s) power mirrors fucked gas tank release (it just flops around) hood release handle (its broken off, pull on cable with vise-grips) new interior new exterior thats just all I can think of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 93 Regal Gran Sport w/ 3800 Bought for $4,000 on May 16th, 2001 $640 for A/C $200 for all new brakes and rotors $25 for Water Pump $120 for new belt and Crank sensor plus labor. (water pump caused this ) $40 Lower ball joint $51 Timing chain and gasket (wasn't the problem :x ) $12 Fuel filter (was the problem :? ) $25 Spark plug wires -Soon, $160 on new rear shocks and shock mounts. -Soon, New tires $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Jesus fucking Christ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 1991 Chevrolet Lumina replaced alternator replaced subframe replaced pads and rotors need to replace ball joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91oldscutlass Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Well my 89 GP Replaced all the sensors and electronics Then replaced the front frame along with motor trans and struts all came out of a 95 that was wrecked back struts brakes...rotors pads and so on tailights headlights and now its wrecked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 1993 Cutlass Supreme 3.1 all rotors and pads alternator battery all rotors and pads again radiator hoses spark pulg wires spark plugs 6 tires TPS sensor one rear strut both outer tie rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 89 Cutlass $100 new clutch $125 new rear struts $100 installed cooling fans 0.00 installed alternator 0.00 installed ps pump 0.00 installed steering column 0.00 installed cd player $25 rebuilt rear calipers and new rear pads $40.00 installed hood release lever 0.00 rebuilt pneumatic seats 0.00 restored console 0.00 installed cone filter and WAI pipe $10.00 installed 3rd brake light 0.00 installed fuel pump 0.00 + free gas out of tank I used Aren't parts cars great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 1993 Lumina z34 Various Light Bulbs Spark Plug Wires Alternator Taillight not bad considering with that i have put 10,000 almost trouble free miles on it since i bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachismisit Posted April 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 gawdaymmmit, I really feel better now, what about you all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Purchased October 15, 1989: 5 alternators 1 Water Pump 1 Power Steering Pump ... that's it except for the obvious stuff like tires, brakes, batteries, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead43 Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Since Feb 90 7 alternators ICM 3 coils water pump Powersteering pump cleaned and rebuit TB new rear calipers 2 sets of front calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90lum31v6euro Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 90 lumina: 1 engine rebuild (thanks mom) 1 flywheel 2 alternators countless brake jobs 3 sets of tires turn signal transformers 1 drivers side turn signal/lightmarker my intake countless oil/filters all coil packs plugs and wires rear struts/shocks (w/e they are...) 1 power steering pump front drivers side fender and mirror assembly (deer) 4 front end alignments (i love railroad tracks) 1 complete exhaust system from manifold back front right tie rod (snapped) and we cant forget the recall on the front subframe uhh... i think thats it, and it was all since summer of '96... i still need a grille, paint job, and another tranny rebuid since i lost second gear (the 3t40 is miserable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 2 timing belts 2 alternators 1 power steering pump 1 starter 2 sets of rear calipers 1 front caliper all new brake lines all new gaskets 4 new tires 4 new rotors 1 serpentine belt all timing covers new plugs new fuel filter new sealent from leaky trunk ac recharge eh w/e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runt Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 96 Cutlass Supreme: New Tires. New Battery. New Rear Rotors. New Rear Pads. Tie Rod and Ball Joint Brake Line Fuel Filter Have added coolant a few times...but nothing where it's leaking/going to...but it's not a Head gasket... Thats it. I guess I'm kinda lucky actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 since 7/99 1 alt 1 battery 1 set of plugs and wires 1 set of rear rotors, pads replace twice front pads replace twice new front end intake gaskets x2 tires replace once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 1 battery new stereo - $200 Plugs and wires all new hoses all new brakes (pads and rotors) alignment water pump tire 0 alternators...in THE WHOLE LIFE OF THE CAR! wow....maybe im no where near bad off. Only thing is i think somethings sticking in the rear. When i turn at high speeds...it feels like the whole rear end is bending apart. Its mainly caus im turning to fast on the interstate (70+ in a 55), but im sure something back there isnt as good as new. I think the alt. is on its way out....along with the PS pump. PS pump sounds like its shaking BB's need a new starter eventually...had to hit this one once. jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topless94style Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Since July 2003 Intake Manifold Gasket CTS TPS Rear Window....damn Justin Repainted spolier lip thing New passenger front fender Needs: Driver side hub passenger side tie rod Passenter side blinker Passenger side mirror Driver side taillight bulb Passenger side door handle Weather stripping O-ring Brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Things done: Every other oil change, I replace the gasket ring around the oil plug to stop leakage Tail lights twice (dammit, lol) Front suspension Seats console CD deck: CHeck this shit out: Original tape deck Delco CD deck, didnt work BACK to tape deck jensen CD deck Delco Pontiac CD deck, barely works, w/ EQ I am changing: Front bumper (Z34.. duh..) Rear (Custom ) Custom dual exhaust setup Windshield Rocker panels Twin Turbo, lol New Rims (Euro) Carpet floormats TINTAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34door Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 i think this one takes the cake. 4 headgaskets 6 rod bearings. 2 cams 2 motor swaps. 1 tranny rebuild passenger side axle brakes and rotors all around CTS, ICM, Coils, ECM 2 starters 1 alternator 4 fuel pumps cat/exhaust 6 sets of tires. 3 sets of wheels 2 Doors 1 Fender 1 rear quarter panel 2 sets of taillights Drivers seat. console conversion 3 steering collumns 3rd guage cluster 134343 Oil changes 2 radiators. 2 grille housings and inner signals. total estimated cost invested $15,000.00 including purchase price needs TPS, struts and wheel bearings soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 i think this one takes the cake. 4 headgaskets 6 rod bearings. 2 cams 2 motor swaps. 1 tranny rebuild passenger side axle brakes and rotors all around CTS, ICM, Coils, ECM 2 starters 1 alternator 4 fuel pumps cat/exhaust 6 sets of tires. 3 sets of wheels 2 Doors 1 Fender 1 rear quarter panel 2 sets of taillights Drivers seat. console conversion 3 steering collumns 3rd guage cluster 134343 Oil changes 2 radiators. 2 grille housings and inner signals. total estimated cost invested $15,000.00 including purchase price needs TPS, struts and wheel bearings soon OUCH!!!!! Hell after even a bit of those problems I would have got rid of the car a long time ago :shock: This is why I don't like the LQ1.. but I guess thats the price you can pay for performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34door Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 i think this one takes the cake. 4 headgaskets 6 rod bearings. 2 cams 2 motor swaps. 1 tranny rebuild passenger side axle brakes and rotors all around CTS, ICM, Coils, ECM 2 starters 1 alternator 4 fuel pumps cat/exhaust 6 sets of tires. 3 sets of wheels 2 Doors 1 Fender 1 rear quarter panel 2 sets of taillights Drivers seat. console conversion 3 steering collumns 3rd guage cluster 134343 Oil changes 2 radiators. 2 grille housings and inner signals. total estimated cost invested $15,000.00 including purchase price needs TPS, struts and wheel bearings soon OUCH!!!!! Hell after even a bit of those problems I would have got rid of the car a long time ago :shock: This is why I don't like the LQ1.. but I guess thats the price you can pay for performance. Its not a LQ1.. its 3.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 i think this one takes the cake. 4 headgaskets 6 rod bearings. 2 cams 2 motor swaps. 1 tranny rebuild passenger side axle brakes and rotors all around CTS, ICM, Coils, ECM 2 starters 1 alternator 4 fuel pumps cat/exhaust 6 sets of tires. 3 sets of wheels 2 Doors 1 Fender 1 rear quarter panel 2 sets of taillights Drivers seat. console conversion 3 steering collumns 3rd guage cluster 134343 Oil changes 2 radiators. 2 grille housings and inner signals. total estimated cost invested $15,000.00 including purchase price needs TPS, struts and wheel bearings soon OUCH!!!!! Hell after even a bit of those problems I would have got rid of the car a long time ago :shock: This is why I don't like the LQ1.. but I guess thats the price you can pay for performance. Its not a LQ1.. its 3.1 OWN3D!!! sorry i had too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Fuck, its late. Your car is looks almost like a Z34 from your pics, but obviously not I'm tired! I guess my comments mean even more... wow $15gs into a 3.1 car worth 1500.. well whatever works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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