Last week, when my 97 Aurora was in getting it's THIRD A/C compressor,
I got a bad call from the mechanic...  The head gasket went bad and
the engine was sucking coolant on the #5 cylinder.  I *knew* something
wasn't right when my coolant went low for no apparent reason and I

3.8 V6
I was given this van and while trying to find a front end noise I noticed that
the steering boot clamps were not there. It looks like the tie rod had been
replaced and apparently the clamps were never put back on and the boot is loose.

Does anyone anything about the reliability of this engine?From what I know these engines are pretty rare and were in very limited #'s of 1983-1985 Olds Cutlass Cieras and Chevy Celebritys.  I've frequently checked E-bay and Auto Trader looking for some, so far I only found one ...

Can I use bigger ( longer ) oil filter with the same type and size of
connecting front?
Chuck

Ahhh come on people this car needs a really good home and someone who has
the time and money to put in to making it a nice car... I can take pictures
and post them if anyone is interested ... don't let this classic go to the
junk yard!!

I have a 84 cutlass supreme I want/need any information I can get my hands
on about my car. I already have the Chilton books but I want to know if
there is anything else or anywhere else I can get specs on the car, wiring
especially. I want to redo the dashboard wiring it seems to ...

I just bought a 1996 Olds LSS in Arizona and drove it home to Milwaukee.  
On my way home, once the heat became necessary, I started feeling a cold draft.  I realized that the passenger side is blowing cold, while the driver side blows warm.  I tried turning off the passenger side ...

I've got a '73 Toro with a stock 455/Quadrajet on it and points distributor.
The carb is a generic rebuild and I'm not real happy with it. The original
Quadrajet was waaay better until it puked. Got replaced by a shop and don't
know where they got the replacement. They also ...

i have a quadrajet carb on a olds 455 motor and was going to put a edelbrock
750 carb on it, the oldtimers that i talk to say keep the quadrajet and the
younger guys say go with the edelbrock.. what is the pros and cons of each?
i hear the quadrajet will get way better gas mileage. ...

I'm sure this will be a very basic question to most of you mechanics out
there but I have been trying to change the plugs on my wife's 94 olds 3.1 V6
and I just can't seem to get at the plugs in the back.. Acouple of the kids
in the neighborhood said I have to remove 2 dogbones and ...

As the subject states, anybody know where it lives?
1989 Ninety Eight 3800
Thanks

96 Aurora. had the case halves fixed from leaking. Later @62000 miles totally looses oil pressure. I bought the car new & had all the service work done on schedule. the dealer couldn't find the problem. said possible internal crack in the block. had to put in a factory fresh new ...

I HAVE AN OLD CAR

Current owner of a great 99 Olds Intrigue with the HORRIBLE 3.5L v6.
The car has definite valve slap and I have been told by several
mechanics that this will lead to engine death within the next 10-20k
miles.

Hi everyone...
Alero, 4 cyl, has traction control.
Everytime I hit a bump, my "TRAC OFF" and "ANTI-LOCK" brakes lights come on.
They go off when I shut the car off.  Any ideas?  I'm sure it's just a