well i average about 3 intake manifold gaskets every 2 weeks on the 97 and up 4.3l w vin engine and
the 5.7l vortech . the one gm decided they no longer needed the bolts in the middle of intake
runners.
ford has there issues with it as well, the calciume build up is sad. like chisleing threw
concreate
ron
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: RE: Dexcool Vs. Green
The Astro & Safari were in a class all of their own. Decent on gas, RWD, space and towing ability.
Had 6 of them as Company cars since 1991. 20+ year production run, that says it all.
----- Original Message -----
From: James Hernandez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:05 pm
Subject: RE: Dexcool Vs. Green
Now you bring up another point. My Astro I believe, has the same 4.6
Vortec. I love the power and performance of it, and I have never
had a
problem with the engine. Just change the oil and filter religiously.
Like I said earlier, it has the Dexcool, but I haven't had a problem,
118,000 miles and still going. The problems I have with it are
alignmentand suspension related, which in turn chews up tires. It
came out of the
shop about 2 months ago with new brakes and shocks all around and
laseralignment. 4 new tires were put on the month before. It still
doesn'tride like new, and I figure it never will again.
But I don't want to get rid of it because GM stopped making it and I
still think it's the best van in it's class. Lots of power, lots of
room, AWD can tow a ski boat and all the gear, and carries 7
passengers.
James Hernandez
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JOHN ORR
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 11:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Dexcool Vs. Green
James,
better late then never... :-) my 1/2 ton chevy had that crap,
and it
took me
forever to get it cleaned up... by the time I was done, the 4.6 junk
vortec was gone, and a nice new 350 was put in ht's place.. new rad,
elec. fans, carb4b.. :-)
no computer hooked up, and all is well.... now it's back to work on
the
cutlass,
I am sure she needs a bath... :-)
john orr
