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3800 Series II problems

I've heard about the problems that this engine has, but is it in both FWD and RWD configurations or just FWD?

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Phillip Schmid
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Besides the 02 Camaro/Firebird I don't think there were any RWD vehicles that had this engine. I'm not sure if the RWD configuration has the plastic intake manifold or not.

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vince markarian

Same basic short block in FWD & RWD, differences is starter mounting bosses, and all bellhousing holes tapped vs one as a pass thru (FWD).

I bereave the heads differ between the FWD & RWD versions.

Most problems on this engine stem from intake gasket failures. Other then that, a damn good engine. It is not uncommon to see the original engine running well past 220K miles. Charles

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Charles Bendig

Its mainly the FWD version that has problems because of the bean-countered "high tech" plastic intake. The RWD version used in F-bodies and other RWD GM vehicles(Holden and Opel) uses an aluminum intake.

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Dennis Smith

Thanks for the answers everyone.

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Phillip Schmid

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