Down in the Dumps

Exit9alero · 07-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Hey guys just found out today that my water pump is bad so i need a new one, im about to hit 90000miles so i can only imagin' wats to come, the mechs son is selling an eagle talon 92' 2.0T fwd for 5000 dollars its got a couple mods clutch, turbo, etc what do you guy think its an older car but im afriad the alero bangers gonna empty my pockets so sell it or what leme kno the feed back

jackal2000 · 07-12-2007, 03:14 PM

water pump is too easy replace to sell the car because of it.

strtrydr · 07-12-2007, 03:29 PM

^ he is starting to sound like Antichrysler

07-12-2007, 03:29 PM

I'm at 102k. Only thing I need is struts right now, aside from the good ole tune up. Replace the water pump, keep the olds. They don't call talon's DSMs for no reason...

AGT · 07-12-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jackal2000

water pump is too easy replace to sell the car because of it.

My thoughts exactly...

I mean I had cars before where I replaced the distributor, fan shrouds, ignitions...its a car...not a chair with wheels...it will break down...

I mean $5000 or a new water pump...ouch

cavaliers60 · 07-12-2007, 04:27 PM

Water pump is only about $25... I think mine was just slightly less, but got some anti-seeze stuff for the bolts and some sealant stuff for the pump. Came out around $25... Installed it within an hour with a little help from my dad to get the belt tightened back. Although I think I now need to get my tensioner thing fixed.... It makes a rattling noise now.

p1mptress · 07-12-2007, 04:34 PM

Just replace the water pump! I'm getting my car fixed and I blew a headgasket (@ 58000 miles), I probably wouldn't have if I still didn't owe $1500. But what are you going to do all cars break.

Ryan from Ohio · 07-12-2007, 05:09 PM

as a rule of I never buy cars from mechanics...

FrankTheTank · 07-12-2007, 05:37 PM

if u think the alero is gonna have problems, it wont be anything compared to a dsm.

doubleN0alero · 07-12-2007, 05:43 PM

Its a cheap repair, just do it and move on..now if it was something expensive like a tranny, you may want to consider your options...but this isn't bad

QCmustang · 07-12-2007, 06:47 PM

DO NOT BUY A DSM if your looking for a reliable car, dsm's are NOT reliable, plus the more you do to them the more they are going to break. just start talking to people who own them, they are always working on them. dont get me wrong if your looking for a universal car that makes cheap horsepower then dsm's are the car, now i know what your thinking i dont own a alero so i cant tell you that the alero is a reliable car. but i do know from experience that dsm's will break down if they arnt completely stock with low miles.

Redog · 07-12-2007, 06:51 PM

Yeah water pumps are easy, but messy if you don't drain the coolant first

Exit9alero · 07-12-2007, 09:33 PM

hey guys your right im keeping the olds lol i did a lil research and the talons arent reliable, but on another note i got a question, when i drive over bumps and potholes my car does like a clunk bump noise which seems to be coming from under my seat i got out of the car and look and didnt see anything loose or broken and the passenger seat feels very loose any ideas on what it could be?

SIUlero · 07-12-2007, 10:25 PM

Most likely upper strut mounts/bearings. Mine do it too...I'll fix it when I get a set of shocks and lowering springs. Try this though....don't drive through potholes

BlackJack · 07-12-2007, 10:33 PM

you say your Alero is hitting 90k miles, I really gotta wonder though, how many miles on that '92 Talon? Lets forget that the 4-banger DSM's are disposable engines. I've had 3 mopar products that have had DSM motors in them, and I've had bad problems with all 3, and that's why I'm here with GM.

antichrysler · 07-12-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by strtrydr

^ he is starting to sound like Antichrysler

lol just to make a statement. I'd fix the Alero. Seriously though, DSM's are SHIT. As much as I slag GM they're a god send compared to DSM.

As for buying a car from a mechanic make sure it's someone you trust, my buddy bought a Buick from his mechanic and it was an awesome car till it got written off. Then again I've had friends where it's gone the exact opposite.

Exit9alero · 07-13-2007, 12:14 PM

wait so the dsm (diamond star motors) aren't good, jus curious y ive read review people seem pretty happy with them ive also heard they have "bullet proof" engines im just very curious if you guys preferably black jack just to show me these points

Cliff8928 · 07-13-2007, 12:22 PM

Their transmissions are usually the weak point.

billytheman1188 · 07-13-2007, 12:35 PM

AND ANOTHER PERSON WHO WANTS TO SELL THEIR ALERO.

damn people.... go sell your car like everyone else, we need to start a poll and see how many people on here still have their aleros

antichrysler · 07-13-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by billytheman1188

AND ANOTHER PERSON WHO WANTS TO SELL THEIR ALERO.

damn people.... go sell your car like everyone else, we need to start a poll and see how many people on here still have their aleros

lol you and the mods may be the only ones