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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-24-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,795
Posted By comanche
True, different characteristics. And you are...

True, different characteristics. And you are right, almost nothing could be quite as bad as the 2.7L.

Normally the 2.4L presents with a knocking lower end and shavings in the dipstick. Many of...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-20-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,795
Posted By comanche
On the Ecotec... change the timing chain...

On the Ecotec... change the timing chain tensioner to prevent issues.
GM has had 3 timing chain tensioner revisions. You want the one that has the bump on it (3rd Gen tensioner)

Numerous issues of...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 12-03-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,127
Posted By comanche
If this was a tractor, I'd say check to make sure...

If this was a tractor, I'd say check to make sure your switch has power and ground at the right spots in the proper positions.

Next time it happens try jiggling your shift selector knob... could be...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 12-03-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By comanche
Make any headway on this yet? The geek way to...

Make any headway on this yet?

The geek way to check your fuel pump is to use an oscilloscope. Normal wave patterns indicates a good pump. Crazy waves = bad.
Forum: Paint and Body Work 01-23-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,346
Posted By comanche
A guy bought an Alero coupe from me a couple...

A guy bought an Alero coupe from me a couple years ago and had a local body shop repair the panels by cutting out the rust and welding in new steel. $800 and it looked real good.
Forum: General Performance 10-20-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By comanche
If I remember correctly, ACDelco Advantage and...

If I remember correctly, ACDelco Advantage and Bendix Global are both economy drums. Someone else might know more about this though...

That said, I've never had a problem with cheap drums, provided...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-21-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 36,896
Posted By comanche
Car most likely needs a crank relearn, performed...

Car most likely needs a crank relearn, performed with a Tech 2 at your local friendly money-loving dealership.

I've done 10-15 GM engine swaps with no mishap, about 5 were 3400s, but I did have one...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-24-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,418
Posted By comanche
Some Aleros just seem slow, some seem fast. I've...

Some Aleros just seem slow, some seem fast.
I've had quite a few...
An 03 with 13k miles and a 3400 felt significantly slower than an 01 with 38k miles on it...
Really I don't know why but sure would...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-08-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By comanche
Welcome, from another Kalamazoo guy. Technically...

Welcome, from another Kalamazoo guy. Technically I switched over to Cobalts because of fuel economy, but I still have the Alero itch.
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 02-01-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,942
Posted By comanche
No shop wants the liability of working on a quad...

No shop wants the liability of working on a quad four... I've heard of guys putting new bearings in and having them fail in short order. Yes, it could have been an install problem, but these engines...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 01-28-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,942
Posted By comanche
Haynes manual is a good idea. Can be done in a...

Haynes manual is a good idea.
Can be done in a day. Warranty on the used engine is recommended.
Can be a weekend job but be prepared for your patience to be tested as the first time everything...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-16-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 843
Posted By comanche
Yup. But it will show the same mileage as the...

Yup. But it will show the same mileage as the cluster you buy, IIRC

It might be easier to install the aftermarket illuminated gauge face covers.
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 01-12-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,424
Posted By comanche
Rod knocks still have a very distinct clatter...

Rod knocks still have a very distinct clatter once the engine warms up, though revving at the right rpms can almost make you think it is getting better.

I guess the best thing you can do is post...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 01-12-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,424
Posted By comanche
What I do when I have a noise with a 2.4L is...

What I do when I have a noise with a 2.4L is carefully pull the oil drain plug and put my finger in its place while I check the plug for shavings.

Most of the time I have found that a lower end...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 01-05-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,424
Posted By comanche
Generally sounds like a clatter coming from the...

Generally sounds like a clatter coming from the guts/lower end of the engine.
But usually when a rod bearing goes, the noise is a pretty loud clatter that won't go away but gets slightly better when...
Forum: Alero Of The Month 09-01-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,202
Posted By comanche
Wow great pics this month! Lots of great ones.

Wow great pics this month! Lots of great ones.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-11-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,418
Posted By comanche
Saturns are awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Actually, they...

Saturns are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, they aren't too bad.
I've had more than a few.
But usually they aren't rockets.
My current Saturn is an 01 SL SOHC with 200k on it... put 3 people in it with...
Forum: Product Reviews 07-21-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,772
Posted By comanche
All well and true, but the product reviewed is...

All well and true, but the product reviewed is not a stop leak product, nor does the product description state that it includes stop leak of any type.

My only worry about Arctic Freeze would be that...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 07-11-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,096
Posted By comanche
Engine Restore did nothing for me.... with an 88...

Engine Restore did nothing for me.... with an 88 4.3L Vortec burning oil...

Have you replaced your fuel filter yet?
How many miles on the car?
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 06-21-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,019
Posted By comanche
The P0420 code is usually accurate. Your...

The P0420 code is usually accurate.

Your mechanic should know what he's doing, so ask him to explain to you the performance of the downstream sensor.

The purpose of the downstream sensor is to...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 06-21-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,530
Posted By comanche
The regulator drive cable has a...

The regulator drive cable has a "nugget" on it that fits in a groove on the white plastic clip. Remove the regulator from the vehicle (do you need instructions for that?) then use your fingers to...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 06-01-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,469
Posted By comanche
How fast have you driven it in this condition? Is...

How fast have you driven it in this condition?
Is the alignment still true? Usually when I replace tie rod ends, no matter how hard I try the alignment gets messed up.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 04-20-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By comanche
Cleaning a MAF sensor with the "MAF cleaner...

Cleaning a MAF sensor with the "MAF cleaner spray" will remove a protective coating from the wires, which results in your needing to clean the MAF regularly.
(According to GM auto tech, as well as my...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 04-19-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By comanche
I'm going to vote for the MAF as a possible...

I'm going to vote for the MAF as a possible culprit.
Had a similar problem.

Seafoam.... yes try it!
I try it on all my cars. I never notice any difference, just a bunch of smoke, but I keep hoping...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 04-16-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By comanche
Did you properly bleed it? (It's been a while,...

Did you properly bleed it? (It's been a while, but I think you open bleeder screw, attach hose, and fill system until
coolant comes out with no air bubbles)
You may have another leak. A cooling...
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