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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Well guys.....I'm about to purchase a Soccer Mom-mobile. Not too bad I guess......2000 Chevy Venture w/ only 35k miles. They're asking $8,900....which is about $500 below blue book. Plus, I'll probably talk them down some //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

I had the same problem. I was crying with bordom. j/k

yah... i'd checked every other forum I'm part of. Even went and checked a couple that I've not visited since Nov... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Me too......but, it's fixed now....so back to whoring it up!!!

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[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Well guys.....I'm about to purchase a Soccer Mom-mobile. Not too bad I guess......2000 Chevy Venture w/ only 35k miles. They're asking $8,900....which is about $500 below blue book. Plus, I'll probably talk them down some //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

eeewwww soccor papa.

Well, way to go. Sounds like a pretty good deal... I wish you luck!

Ummm, what engine?? :don'tsay3.4:

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

:don'tsay3.4:

:Then I won't say it:

Why? Something wrong with the 3.4's?

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

:Then I won't say it:Why? Something wrong with the 3.4's?

Umm, yes.

When I had my '99 GA GT, I was a member of a few N-body forums. The aluminum GM 3.4L V-6 motor is very well known for a Lower Intake Manifold gasket problem. Very, very common. I've literally seen accounts of it letting go within 18k miles.

Also, people have had the problem more then once. I.e. - @ 25k miles & again @ 60k miles.... etc.

There are a few TSB's regarding it but no recalls (to the best of my knowledge). I'

ve been rid of the car (after doing my own LIM @ 65k miles) for ~6 mos., GM actually came out with a LIM kit (including the mani bolts, gaskets, etc) that you'd need to do it.

I'll try to find a few reference links for you in a lil bit. But, the thing is, it's not only Grand Am's, nor is it only N-Bodies... Anything from Malibu's (N boydy version) to *cough*Ventures*cough*...

Average dealer time on the N-Bodies for R&R ranges from $500-700 for the job. Consider 5.X hours labor time per the shop manual + parts.

If you do it yourself, as I did, it'll be around $270-300. It will take 4-6 hours.

I'm pretty sure that this will effect your year as well. I know of people with an '02 3.4L that had the same problem.

I'm off to get links...

Sorry, but I just wanted you to be aware of it.

-Nick

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Here's just a few:

Links:

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/search.php?searchid=268673

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26761

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14199&highlight=LIM

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46257&highlight=LIM

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46131&highlight=LIM

Here's a few Engine related TSB's:

#01-06-02-012 Water Pump Weep (Install Coolant Collector) - (Nov 30, 2001)

#03-06-01-010B Engine Oil or Coolant Leak (Install New Intake Manifold Gasket) - (Oct 24, 2003)

#03-06-04-030A Multiple Driveability Symptoms Due to Clogged Fuel Injectors (Clean Injectors) - (Jun 24, 2004)

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

I'm not saying that you should or shouldn't buy it.

I'm just trying to pass on a bit'o'knowledge...

I don't know how much you put into researching the vehicles that you buy.

-Nick

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the heads up man!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsupwink.gif.129404938effda6ad9cca39e7f4b58a3.gif

My dad's a mechanic by trade (not to be conceded, but one of the best in the area at that), and is going to look over it pretty thoroughly tonight....I'll be sure to mention it to him and see what he says.

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the heads up man!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsupwink.gif.129404938effda6ad9cca39e7f4b58a3.gif
My dad's a mechanic by trade (not to be conceded, but one of the best in the area at that), and is going to look over it pretty thoroughly tonight....I'll be sure to mention it to him and see what he says.

No prob, that's what were here for, aint it? LoL

Yea, I'd imagine he's going to replace it at least once. Unless there has been a final fix from GM for this.

Previous attempts to come out with a "better" gasket have had the same results... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/chix.gif.b7a2c3844cd4b49b8430443da768250e.gif

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

hmmmm..good thing the prix has the 3.8=

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[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

Per the ODI (government Office of Defects Investigation):

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm (78 TSB's found for '00 Venture).

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm (5 recalls)

 

[Nikuk 5,000+ posts]

hmmmm..good thing the prix has the 3.8=


wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/peace.gif.2db28b618ed8d1964ebbe2f5021d2c39.gif

well goooood morning!

where the ef you been? hahaha

Yah, good thing on the GP's... except that GP's are pigs ink:

 

[mrray13 10+ year member]

well goooood morning!
where the ef you been? hahaha

Yah, good thing on the GP's... except that GP's are pigs ink:

nahhhhh

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/peace.gif.2db28b618ed8d1964ebbe2f5021d2c39.gif

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

I95's color screens **** and I'm bored.