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by motzmaniac
Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Transmission shudder
Replies: 3
Views: 2234

Transmission shudder

The code indicated a "dead" miss in cylinder 6. It took the mechanic some time, but he found that the intake gasket (what a surprise) is leaking and sucking oil vapors from the lifters and causing the mixture in the cylinder to become rich and misfire. He said that could cause the transmis...
by motzmaniac
Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Transmission shudder
Replies: 3
Views: 2234

Transmission shudder

Hello, For the past several months, my 96 3100 has been having trouble shifting. It usually happens when I have to pull out into traffic going even slightly uphill. I press the gas and it usually goes fine at first but when it tries to shift to 2nd or 3rd the car will start to shudder or shake and i...
by motzmaniac
Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: Post accident pics
Replies: 6
Views: 3183

Post accident pics

Had an accident back in April. Here's some pics of the car after we fixed it. Yeah- we fixed it ourselves. It was alot of work but it was well worth it. I actually got the car back in August, but I was too busy to post any pics. after the accident Repaired (obviously) Tried removing the silver pinst...
by motzmaniac
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:04 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: Killed my car
Replies: 2
Views: 2152

Killed my car

Good to hear you are ok. Good thing you were belted in.  Sorry about your car though.  
by motzmaniac
Tue May 16, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Front end parts needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3007

Front end parts needed

I'm looking for the hood, fenders, and bumper cover for a 96 base. The bumper can be from a Z26 or GTZ- it doesnt matter. I'm only looking for black since I cant afford to paint the car. I know that really narrows down the search. The rest of the car's paint is in very nice shape, so I'm looking for...
by motzmaniac
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Concerning the Odometer
Replies: 53
Views: 21280

Concerning the Odometer

159,000. Everything original (minus the infamous intake gasket) Runs like the day I bought her (7 years ago   )
by motzmaniac
Wed Feb 20, 2002 8:53 pm
Forum: Other Tech Questions Archive
Topic: Leaking coolant
Replies: 6
Views: 3486

Leaking coolant

OK, i check previous posts, and it seems that leaking coolant from the intake manifold is a common problem on the 3100.  I used stop leak, which worked for several months.  Now i come out to find a small puddle in the driveway.  Its not reading low coolant yet.  I really dont have alot of money, but...