08-22-2008, 07:10 PM
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Stupid 3400!
ARGGHHHH! I am getting to HATE my Alero! I've had it for a little over a year, and under 9k miles, had to do a radio, LIMG, two window regulators, 1 rim, etc. Now my engine has SERIOUS rod knock. WITH 84K miles on it! What a POS!
RD
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08-22-2008, 07:26 PM
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Im so glad I got a 2.4
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08-22-2008, 07:40 PM
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2Screwy
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must of got a Monday Friday car.......that sucks.....
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08-22-2008, 08:44 PM
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636 whp
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yay 3400
my mom's blew the headgasket around 85,000
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08-22-2008, 09:17 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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swap time 
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
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08-22-2008, 09:24 PM
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Sorry to hear. Some of them are great, others not so much.
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12-27-2008, 11:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
swap time |
V8 lol
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Mods: WAI/CAI Intake w/ K&N Filter, Dynomax Muffler, B&M Shift+ Drag DR-9 Wheels, Yokohama YK520 Tires
Soon to come: Full 2.5'' Exhaust, Re-Worked CAI Utilizing Factory Air Box, AAS Body Kit, KYB Struts, Sprint Springs
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08-22-2008, 09:32 PM
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I was a lucky one and my only main prob was the U&LIMG replaced twice, but mine is going strong, just started dusting the cobwebs off, lol i just need to start to remember to disconnect the battery so I stop killing them  |
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08-22-2008, 09:32 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Did the LIMG leak lead to the rod knock? Overheat issue?
the 3400 is usually good for 150K
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2000 Olds Alero 3400 SFI 14.53 @ 94.93
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12-24-2008, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
the 3400 is usually good for 150K
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OMG! I guess I'm on borrowed time then huh?  165k on the clock, still has the original plugs, wires and trans fluid! Only thing I've ever done was a LIMG at 80k. Car still gets 26 mpg commuting back and forth, on the only thing I'm strict about are the Mobil1 oil changes.
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99 Alero GLS, 165k and still kickin! 
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12-28-2008, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kbkchooch
OMG! I guess I'm on borrowed time then huh? 165k on the clock, still has the original plugs, wires and trans fluid! Only thing I've ever done was a LIMG at 80k. Car still gets 26 mpg commuting back and forth, on the only thing I'm strict about are the Mobil1 oil changes. |
Not to say yours are bad, I'd probably change your plugs just incase. Thats a lot of miles, and if you're plugs are deteriorating (but still working) they can put un-necessary strain on the coil-packs, burning them out, and if you're really unlucky overheating the ICM which is right under them.
Not tryin to scare you, just might want to pop some fresh ones in next time your under the hood.
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08-23-2008, 01:00 AM
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I dont believe it did, now it has a serious loss of power and running bad. Gonna swap the motor in my spare time and sell it as fast as possible. It never overheated for me, and I caught the LIMG leak pretty early.
RD
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08-23-2008, 01:05 AM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
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you gonna get another?
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08-23-2008, 01:21 AM
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I'm looking at either a Buick Regal GS or a Maxima. Both are faster, get better gas mileage, and have cheaper insurance.
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08-23-2008, 01:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOlds
I'm looking at either a Buick Regal GS or a Maxima. Both are faster, get better gas mileage, and have cheaper insurance.
RD
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Heres a thought, I wonder how easy or hard it is to bolt up a 3.8 to a 3.4 alero? I'd do that research, the 3.8's are solid |
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08-23-2008, 09:43 AM
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2Screwy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CactusWill
Heres a thought, I wonder how easy or hard it is to bolt up a 3.8 to a 3.4 alero? I'd do that research, the 3.8's are solid
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waste of time and money....... |
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08-23-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kwhauck
waste of time and money.......
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So what you're saying is, that it doesn't bolt right up then. Gotcha |
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08-24-2008, 09:48 AM
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2Screwy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CactusWill
So what you're saying is, that it doesn't bolt right up then. Gotcha
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nope, it would require some fabrications and a lot of planning and tuning to get it in there and running. Plus, they really aren't that great of a motor, people think they are so great because their aftermarket support is a couple years advanced on the LA1, plus the 3800 have their own sets of problems too,
If anybody was looking to swap a motor for pure power reasons and aftermarket support , it should be the 2.2 eco.......plus is does bolt right up....... |
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08-23-2008, 02:04 AM
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Now a Ford Traitor.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOlds
I'm looking at either a Buick Regal GS or a Maxima. Both are faster, get better gas mileage, and have cheaper insurance.
RD
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man....wanna sell me it? im not likin my alero and its starting to have many problems.....what exactily is wrong? needs a new motor? or just a rebuild....im prepard
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08-23-2008, 02:34 AM
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Hot and Fluffy.
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Northstar V8... Go!
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