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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 19, 2016 8:13:19 GMT -6
Hey everyone. SO my moms 2002 3.5 aurora is overheating . What happens is when you stop at traffic light the temp will go up and fans will come on non stop when u start driving the temp will go down. now the temp will go down if u remove the fuses for the fans, since fans dont stop and when that happens the thermostat closes and inside you feel knocking like its boiling inside . If i keep fans turn off thermostat opens and tenp goes down. The did diagnostic in a shop and they believe its head gasket or issues with the cylinders or a crack . So i will bring it to the dealer to do the compression test etc . p.s when i put car on "N" the temp goes down by it self and faster even with fans.
and if it will be engine does anyone know where i can get another rebuild engine since i dont see on GM sites they sell it anymore and putting the engine from ebay that 140k dont wanna do that too. Trying to see the car any advise will be appreciated.
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Post by sall on Jan 19, 2016 8:24:53 GMT -6
Hey everyone. SO my moms 2002 3.5 aurora is overheating . What happens is when you stop at traffic light the temp will go up and fans will come on non stop when u start driving the temp will go down. Sounds like water pump. |
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Post by RCA1186 on Jan 19, 2016 9:06:11 GMT -6
Hey everyone. SO my moms 2002 3.5 aurora is overheating . What happens is when you stop at traffic light the temp will go up and fans will come on non stop when u start driving the temp will go down. Sounds like water pump. x2, RPM increase increases the flow, dropping into neutral will reduce load, raise RPM. Perhaps a corroded or broken impeller. |
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 19, 2016 9:23:31 GMT -6
oh forgot to say they changed 2x water pumps and T-stat. same issue happens
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 22, 2016 7:45:38 GMT -6
Update : wanted to drop the car at the dealer where my mom lives Brooklyn NY and got the worst service ever seen. First they were rude as hell and 2nd they told me your car is too old for us to work on we dont have mechanincs to work on your car. We only accept 2006 cars and higher and we might have someone to look at it in April . I Called GM corp and they didnt do a thing about it. So i go to NJ had to drive with rpm always up to 2000 on stop lights would put car in "N" and hold gas pedal and of cause while driving on highway it was fine. So now will look for privet shop to see what they can find.
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Post by Toronado3800 on Jan 22, 2016 21:10:43 GMT -6
Jerks. What's he name of that dealership?
There is a legitimate concern of a shop diagnosing an older car as having a bad engine then not only they don't get paid, but the car is abandoned on their lot. Still, any service manager should be man enough to say that is his worry and he needs a deposit.
So, what is the name of that dealership? It won't do you anygood but I would get a sadistic amount of pleasure from talking with them.
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 23, 2016 8:15:13 GMT -6
its called Kristal Auto Mall Brooklyn NY.. I called GM corp and they didnt do anything they told me they Franchise and we cant force them to fix your car but we can help you to find another dealer. Well new car or old car they should be able to do a head gasket test which is same test they do on 90s cars or 2015s cars no difference.
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 26, 2016 15:03:08 GMT -6
Update. It is a head gasket so will rebuild the engine total cost 2k.
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Post by XJSman89 on Jan 26, 2016 16:13:36 GMT -6
At a 2k rebuild, would it were worth it to look for a low mileage motor to put in?
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 26, 2016 20:46:41 GMT -6
low mileage motor cost about 1.5k plus labor to take out old one and put another one in and u never know if that other used motor will not fail sine this motor only has 90k.and swapping engine since the job i cant do my self will be more then 2k with labor etc. Plus it already has new water pump new t-stat new valve cover gaskets etc .
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Post by RCA1186 on Jan 27, 2016 8:00:24 GMT -6
Maybe get the heads studded while you're at it.
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Post by sall on Jan 27, 2016 8:11:23 GMT -6
Yeah I would personally just buy a remanned studded engine. That is what I plan to do(4.6L) if/when mine goes.
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 27, 2016 9:09:05 GMT -6
they will do everything head studs etc. I would put 4.6 as well but this is my mothers car so she dont want all that.
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Post by plato442 on Jan 27, 2016 10:52:38 GMT -6
Update : wanted to drop the car at the dealer where my mom lives Brooklyn NY and got the worst service ever seen. First they were rude as heck and 2nd they told me your car is too old for us to work on we dont have mechanincs to work on your car. We only accept 2006 cars and higher and we might have someone to look at it in April . I Called GM corp and they didnt do a thing about it. I would definitely write a review on yelp, and help other car owners avoid their horrible service. $2000 for a true reman engine WITH a head stud kit including labor isn't horrible, especially if you aren't able to do yourself. still beats a new car payment! |
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 27, 2016 13:00:44 GMT -6
Hey I did that already on all the websites and looks like i am not the only one. But some people have no choice since its only dealer in Brooklyn NY others kinda far away . Ye he said he will do everything stud kit bolts i think new heads to make it like new.
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Post by aj on Jan 27, 2016 22:55:04 GMT -6
Is this a GM dealership? That means they probably dont have any good mechanics and service is poor. I have never heard of that because your car is a certain GM year.
They do sell our 3.5l Oldsmobile engines, if you still want one, just let me know?
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Post by aj on Jan 27, 2016 22:55:35 GMT -6
They are like $2600 I do believe?
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 28, 2016 9:51:40 GMT -6
Yes it GM dealership . It nice to know for the future that they still sell it. Most places i called or went online saying discontinued.
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Post by AuroraNoobie on Jan 29, 2016 15:11:22 GMT -6
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Post by Paulaurora on Jan 29, 2016 22:51:56 GMT -6
i saw one on ebay with 23k for 1300$ but with labor etc it be more then 2k plus this engine has 90k . get rebuild and get warranty not bad deal thanks for the link tho.
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Post by 0aurora1 on Feb 2, 2016 0:24:23 GMT -6
Replaced my 3.5 engine with an intrigue motor not sure how many miles but runs like a beast only cost $400 replaced it myself
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Post by AuroraNoobie on Feb 2, 2016 15:11:00 GMT -6
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Post by sall on Feb 2, 2016 15:22:13 GMT -6
Not in the 2ng gen. That 'shelby' can go in a first gen but it is merely a 4.0L with 4.6L VIN 9 cams. |
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Post by AuroraNoobie on Feb 3, 2016 8:57:18 GMT -6
Not in the 2ng gen. That 'shelby' can go in a first gen but it is merely a 4.0L with 4.6L VIN 9 cams. with enough liquid courage anything is possible i say!!  |
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Post by sall on Feb 3, 2016 9:52:58 GMT -6
Not in the 2ng gen. That 'shelby' can go in a first gen but it is merely a 4.0L with 4.6L VIN 9 cams. with enough liquid courage anything is possible i say!! The 2G PCM won't run that motor though and vice versa. I am sure it could be figured out with time/money and less boos. There is one member who put a 3.8L in their 2G but would not divulge the programming info because of said time/money. Plenty more after market in that arena. |
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Post by Paulaurora on Feb 8, 2016 16:49:17 GMT -6
The car is fixed and back on a road:)
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Post by tigger on Feb 8, 2016 23:09:13 GMT -6
Good to hear!
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Post by AuroraNoobie on Feb 10, 2016 12:44:53 GMT -6
The car is fixed and back on a road:) Good to go!! Now iso Pics of the smoke show!! |
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