Recent content by matador

Thanks @Nickdfresh I now have a new PCV valve to put in. Any other parts that I should replace (other than the oil of course!)

I've put the order in for the kit to send back to the lab. Part of me wants to see the results, and part of me doesn't! I've always wanted to own an AMC. I've always thought they were cool cars that were a bit...different. I passed on a running $500 1986 Eagle about a year ago, and have since...

I never did figure out this "Math" stuff. I know this is a real simple question that's probably been answered hundreds of times, but how do I have an analysis done? Where do I take it or send the oil? What's the cost? How much oil do I need to send? Thanks

@ThreePuttPar My 2.8 is actually a pretty reliable car for me. I've heard the 2.7Ts were a little more spotty- how has yours worked for you? The 2.8 was the only engine in the Avant- I fell in love with the car at first site. I like to wrench on cars, so I have a fair amount of vehicles that...

Yeah- his pocketbook did quite well! Mine though.... Some more details- I drove it home about 20-30 miles on the highway when I got it. The engine seemed fine, but shook at idle pretty badly. I think it may be a bad or crossed plug wire, though. On the road, it purred like a little kitten. It...

Hi All- I'm now the owner of a 2000 Chevrolet Impala with a 3400 V6. The good news was that the car was free. The bad news: An uncle has owned the car since 2007. He has basically done no maintenance whatsoever. The brake pads were almost gone, so I did the pads and rotors. It has other...