3.4L engine problem - avoided?

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Well, base upon the info in this newsgroup I may have just saved $800.

My wife noticed some oil under our 2001 Montana. After checking out this newsgroup and google, it appears I have the engine type discussed in GM service bulletin. I only have 200 miles left on my factory warranty (36K). I bring it in tomorrow. I mentioned the service bulletin but the service manager didn't seem all that interested (or aware for that matter). I hope I don't get the run around. I want to get the gasket replaced with the newer design.

For everyone that was involved in the discussion, Big Thanks for bringing this out for the masses to see.

Jeff-

Mike · Accepted Answer

I won again.  Glad to hear your "Good luck" story!

Mike · Answer

Thanks for the update Jeff!  You made my day even more joyous than yours!

Paradox · Answer

Before your car goes out of warrenty you should have them replace as much aspossible, thats just common sense.

Geoff Welsh · Answer

PDX,With 5 miles left on your warranty, park it at the dealer at night, pour a halfcup of coolant in the oil, DON"T RUN IT, and leave the keys in the drop boxwith a note saying "My oil looks funny."Oh, wait, it'd get stolen in your neck of the woods.LOL!!GW(sarcasm folks, sarcasm)Paradox wrote:Before your car goes out of warrenty you should have them replace as much aspossible, thats just common sense.

Brad Clarke · Answer

Assuming you can get them to do it, or figure out what's really wrong.

The dealer I deal with has one of the best ratings in terms of repair satisifaction in Ontario, yet it sometimes takes them several attempts to determine what is wrong with a vehicle.

Coolant in the oil is obvious, but if I was coming to the end of my warranty and they found coolant in the oil, I wouldn't be keeping the car.

Brad

BAD 4 GOOD · Answer

Can anybody tell me how to pull the codes from a 95 F-bird with a OBDIsystem.This car was built in 10/94 as a 95 model.GM used a 16 pin connector ( OBDII ) instead of the 12 pin.TIA.............STAN

Neil Nelson · Answer

In article , "BAD 4  GOOD"  wrote:With a compatible scan tool.

KenG · Answer

Mr Goodwrench...BAD 4 GOOD wrote:

3.4L engine problem - avoided?

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