Post by: dave945 on November 02, 2021, 08:43:59 PM
What do you think? I’m not sure what the rebuild/cleanup would entail at this point, just throwing some thoughts around.
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Post by: dave945 on November 02, 2021, 11:19:44 PM
Don may have a 6.0 for it soon… ;)I did think of that. But I’ll wait until he finishes shaking it down. That would make for a sweet riding people mover. :)
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Post by: KensAuto on November 03, 2021, 11:47:56 AM
If it has to be reliable, those are things that can potentially, scratch that, Will cause you to chase your tail unless done at the same time.
Post by: dave945 on November 03, 2021, 05:57:28 PM
Does everything have 500k? Transmission, diff, front end, sensors, HVAC system, etc. ?Pretty much everything is original. Haven’t had to do too much with it. I see what you’re getting at, either do a full refresh or suffer the consequences of having 17 year 500k Mike’s old parts that will continue to age further.
If it has to be reliable, those are things that can potentially, scratch that, Will cause you to chase your tail unless done at the same time.
So pick up a 6.0 w/4l80e from the junk yard, refresh/rebuild both. Then pull old engine, refresh everything still on the chassis (brakes, suspension, differentials, steering, interior). Then drop in new engine/transmission, get it all buttons up and then drive it like I stole it.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 03, 2021, 06:27:45 PM
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Post by: KensAuto on November 03, 2021, 07:34:50 PM
Or play the lottery.
Post by: stlaser on November 03, 2021, 08:09:36 PM
$10-$20k depending on what exactly you redo unless you’re doing it yourself then obviously just parts.
So we’re back to what I said eh? :popcorn:
Post by: Flyin6 on November 03, 2021, 08:53:02 PM
Don may have a 6.0 for it soon… ;)I just may!
Dave, rebuilding yourself makes total sense. What do you really get buying new? Nothing really.
I'd consider buying one of Chevy's plug and play 6.2 liter setups with a 6-speed. Remove and reinstall, and with a warranty from Chevrolet. A lot more power, way better fuel economy, proven GM setup, and your van will feel much stronger with that low 1st and 2nd gears.
Post by: dave945 on July 12, 2022, 07:23:37 AM
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After reconnecting the plug wire to the coil it ran a little better. Still swapping all the plugs and wires. I’ll let your know how it is after.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2022, 07:55:15 AM
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 12, 2022, 08:42:27 PM
If you need another 6.0, I have a contact that has two of them on hand
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Post by: KensAuto on July 14, 2022, 01:54:20 AM
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Post by: Sammconn on July 14, 2022, 08:52:28 AM
When you installed the wires did you make sure to connect both ends?
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Post by: dave945 on July 14, 2022, 09:52:58 AM
Post by: wilsonphil on July 14, 2022, 12:15:39 PM
don't feel bad, paid $170 in diagnostics and $200 in flat bed towing to find out I had left the fuel rail harness unplugged in my 1991 Beretta pace car. (bitchin ride btw) and this is 1999 money we're talking about. at least you solved your own mystery.
Dont know which part of this post is the worst part, spending the money on a screwup OR admitting to owning a Beretta Pace Car? it hurts just thinks about it
Post by: stlaser on July 14, 2022, 12:39:29 PM
Post by: dave945 on July 14, 2022, 12:42:56 PM
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Post by: stlaser on July 14, 2022, 02:06:34 PM
Would you prefer he admit to owning a ford Probe?
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Honestly, they’re in the same category however I think the probes were actually somewhat fast if I recall…..
Post by: EL TATE on July 14, 2022, 02:29:08 PM
don't feel bad, paid $170 in diagnostics and $200 in flat bed towing to find out I had left the fuel rail harness unplugged in my 1991 Beretta pace car. (bitchin ride btw) and this is 1999 money we're talking about. at least you solved your own mystery.
Dont know which part of this post is the worst part, spending the money on a screwup OR admitting to owning a Beretta Pace Car? it hurts just thinks about it
um, excuse me, who WOULDN'T want to own this magnificent beast in a 3.1L monster powerplant and automatic trans combo?
Post by: dave945 on July 14, 2022, 03:35:10 PM
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Post by: wilsonphil on July 14, 2022, 03:52:22 PM
Post by: Sammconn on July 14, 2022, 06:31:59 PM
AHHHHHHHHHH now my eyes hurt!X2
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Post by: stlaser on July 14, 2022, 06:39:23 PM
I believe the 90’s was the last time I owned a running gm vehicle too!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2022, 09:17:12 PM
We did tons of learning on them. At one point we stuffed a gas powered leaf blower into the engine compartment attached to the air intake hose. String for throttle on and off. Did pretty well for what it was for a power increase. Terribly noisy going down the street lol
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Post by: KensAuto on July 14, 2022, 09:20:02 PM
Them’s purty colors.Looks like something someone from Washington would own...
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.. at least it's not a Yugo, Renault Alliance, or an any car from the 80s.
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Post by: dave945 on July 16, 2022, 11:51:23 AM
Still has a check engine light, but need to get to the auto Parts store to use their scanner and see what’s complaining now.
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 16, 2022, 05:19:24 PM
Those existing codes might need to be cleared with the scanner and all might be wellX2. Clear the codes and I bet you're going to be "ops normal"