GM 3.1/3.4 fixed yet??

[Redneck53]

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My mother's '03 LeSabre had the gasket issue as well. So I suppose they still dont have the issue fixed."

Doesn't the LeSabre have the 3.8 engine? I don't remember hearing of the dreaded gasket/coolant leak on this engine. Is it widespread on this engine also?

GrtArtiste

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Happy New Year all !!!

Yup, they sure do. My 95 LeSabre got the disease at 120,000 Km. Cost me $600(CDN). Fortunately, there was no serious damage (confirmed by UOA).

Cheers

Bry

 

[Market525]

And GM wonders why their market share keeps shrinking ......... After all these years & this problem still exists - inexcusable!

 

[wavinwayne]

Market525,

I agree 100%. I couldn't have said it any better.

 

[Buick92]

Do you think the 2005 3.4 Grand Am's will still have the leak or not?? I'm considering buying one.

 

[JTK]

Probably. You'd have to get something with the 'new' 3.5L to get away from the LIM gasket woes. It is a shame as the 3.1/3.4 engine/transaxle combo are a strong, economical and pretty reliable setup. Keep the coolant where it should be and they run strong for a long time.

Joel

 

[lght1]

Hi

Since the 3500 malibu V6 is so new, we dont really know how the improved gasket/bolts/proceedure will hold up.

If, they have indeed fixed it, the 3500 could be a worthy choice especially considering its fuel efficiency.

I believe that engine is now in its 3rd production year. Results should be coming in in the next 12 months as the '04s get the miles on them.