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Chevrolet: Need some help and information.

  1. #1
    Bob
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    Need some help and information.

    I am looking for advice and information on the problem of the 3.1 and 3.4
    liter GM engines having intake manifold leaks or other problems.

    I had a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am with a 3.1 engine that developed this problem
    and in my research I found it is a common problem on some of these engines.

    We are considering two used cars. #1 2005 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.8 v-6
    engine and #2 is a 2004 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.4 v-6 engine.

    The 2005 is an Impala LT 3.8 v-6 model with leather and other appointments
    but it has 83,000 miles on it.

    The 2004 Impala is an LS 3.4 v-6 model with only 42,000. We are leaning
    towards this one but I am concerned about the problems with this engine.

    Can any of you talented people give me your knowledge, thoughts and opinions
    on these cars?

    Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

    Bob D...



  2. #2
    Don
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    Re: Need some help and information.


    "Bob D" <net> wrote in message
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    I have no knowledge of this engine but even common problems are usually
    pretty rare and mostly occur randomly. I don't think you can get any
    meaningful idea of the chances of either of these particular cars developing
    that problem. Even if one had twice the chance, that still does not mean
    that that particular one will have the problem and the other will not. Or
    that either one will or will not have a different serious problem. In
    general, all cars are pretty reliable but all of them are subject to minor
    or serious problems.

    This may not help you at all, but it's the way I look at it. If there is a
    clear cut choice, then that is the proper choice. Otherwise I think you take
    your best guess and hope for the best outcome.

    Don Young



  3. #3
    Russg
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    Re: Need some help and information.


    "Bob D" <net> wrote in message
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    problem 
    engines. 
    v-6 
    opinions 
    I don't know anything about the larger Impala engines.
    There is definitely a intake gasket leak problem with
    the Malibu 3.1 V6 engine, but that doesn't relate at
    all to Impala engines. Maybe there's an Impala
    usenet group?



  4. #4
    Bob
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    Re: Need some help and information.

    Thanks for the replies Don and Russ. I'll look carefully for any leaks on
    both and then
    go with the one we feel is best. Appreciate the help.

    There is no Impala group that I could find. This was the closest.

    Bob...

    "Russg" <net> wrote in message
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  5. #5
    Woody
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    Re: Need some help and information.

    I believe the intake manifold leaks were mostly on the 3.4 and were taken
    care of by 2004.

    "Bob D" <net> wrote in message
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