11-19-2011, 06:52 AM
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Location: moncton, nb
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is it just me?
or does anyone esle love this car and engine? there hasn't really been one thing that I havent had to fix ( yet I can name a few that will take longer ) that hasn't taken me more then 15 to 20 mins to change the parts on and install the new ones. I just replaced my alternator two nights ago and it took me longer to walk to the parts store next door to the garage then it took me to change the darn thing, then wheel bearings a couple months before took no time to change compared to a lot of other vehicles ive changed them on
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11-19-2011, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: St Charles, MO
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so far the biggest pain to change out for me has been the fuel pressure regulator
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11-19-2011, 12:17 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Suffolk, Virgina
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FPR, leaky cam towers, crappy idle, crappy stock coil packs, those are just a few things I can name off of the top of my head...
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01 Alero 2.4 - Just minor mods...
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11-19-2011, 01:13 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
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Mines got nearly 200k, and other than leaky cam tower seals, ive never had any engine issues. Well, until the mystery shit thats happening now thats probly just a sensor. But for the milage of the engine, and how i drove the first yr or two i had it, its doing great. Also, relatively powerful for an older 4cyl. That could also be from the secret cams, 56mm tb, full intake and exhaust, and lightweight crank pulley.
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11-19-2011, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oxbow SK
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i've put 100000km on my ecotec. didn't touch anything on it other than the oil. i love my car, its my baby, and once it's paid off it's sticking with me until its dead
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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11-20-2011, 11:23 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: moncton, nb
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yea ive rearly had to touch anything on mine engine wise either. and white its not just you I find my stock 2.4L has lots of go for a 4 banger compared to a lot of older ones out there
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11-21-2011, 11:19 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Montgomery,Al
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So far my alero's 2.4 has been ok. At 119k I have to keep a little money saved up. For either the water pump or clutch.
But I do miss my old 2.4 grand am. Out of all the years i had it, just had to do the water pump.
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I could never actually get rid of the alero as much as I hate it some times
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Baby Sandy: 2001 2.4 Grand Am se 1.5 (auto) 32k-119k : Sept.2002-Aug.2010 
Mickey: 2001 Alero GL 2.4 5-speed (Nov. 2010) 109k-??? 
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11-21-2011, 11:27 AM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robalero
I find my stock 2.4L has lots of go for a 4 banger compared to a lot of older ones out there
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drive with my 2.4L |
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11-21-2011, 11:45 AM
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Location: Kansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
drive with my 2.4L
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That is kinda hard right now isn't it  |
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11-21-2011, 11:46 AM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
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yeah... i guess right now it doesn't have any go lol
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11-21-2011, 12:06 PM
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Location: fox vally wi
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push it
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2001 ALERO GL SED 4 DR--Build Date: 08-16-2000. There are 17 2001 ALERO GL 4 DR vehicles (0.019%) matching my exact options list.
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11-21-2011, 12:17 PM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
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it has a trunk mounted turbo now
i think it's kind of neat i can take the manifold, wastegate, turbo, and downpipe off as one piece.. |
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11-21-2011, 12:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
it has a trunk mounted turbo now
i think it's kind of neat i can take the manifold, wastegate, turbo, and downpipe off as one piece.. |
Hows the lag with the rear mount setup?
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11-21-2011, 12:38 PM
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636 whp
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: AZ
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terrible, it never spools
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11-22-2011, 12:45 AM
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Premier V.I.P. Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
terrible, it never spools
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Thats what happens when you buy cheap Garrett "turbos".
dis wut joo need yo: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Electr...ht_6944wt_1163
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