What is the general concensus on the GM 2.2 L Vortec 2200 I4? Overall a good motor? Any major problems?
GM Vortec 2.2L Motor Thoughts
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I do not believe it is the Ecotec.
The 2.2L that are in the 2000 Chevy S10's.
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2.2 L Vortec 2200 I4, SFI 120 hp 140 lb·ft
The 2.2L that are in the 2000 Chevy S10's.
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2.2 L Vortec 2200 I4, SFI 120 hp 140 lb·ft
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I'll go out on a limb and say the Ecotec motors are one of the best engines GM has EVER produced. They'll last forever.
EDIT* Did some checking, and you're right. In 2001, the 2.2L in the S-10 was from the Vortec family. Iron block, aluminum head SOHC. Don't know much else about them.
EDIT* Did some checking, and you're right. In 2001, the 2.2L in the S-10 was from the Vortec family. Iron block, aluminum head SOHC. Don't know much else about them.
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The old OHV engine? It'll run forever.
It's not a SOHC, it's an OHV with pushrods, the same one found in the Cavalier at that time. They do run forever, but like most 4 cyls you can't overheat them!! They will blow the headgasket if you get them hot. (even if you do blow the headgasket, it is a fairly cheap/easy fix due to the design of the motor.)
They are also underpowered in the S-series truck, especially with an auto and a heavy load. We ran these trucks at a company I worked for that installed satellite dishes, and they were durable and reliable, especially considering they were poorly maintained, overloaded and beat on pretty hard by the drivers.
They are also underpowered in the S-series truck, especially with an auto and a heavy load. We ran these trucks at a company I worked for that installed satellite dishes, and they were durable and reliable, especially considering they were poorly maintained, overloaded and beat on pretty hard by the drivers.
i have a 1999 s 10, extended cab 2.2L and an at.
the truck has seven to eight hundred pounds of tools in it at all times and i drive it 80 to 150 miles a day in mixed city and highway driving.
i have an average fuel mileage of 21.98, it seems to have all the power i would ever need, for merging etc.
although i would not consider towing anything heavy with it.
i am going to change over to Amsoil engine, trans, and rear end lube. i am expecting one more mile per gallon. we will see!
the truck has seven to eight hundred pounds of tools in it at all times and i drive it 80 to 150 miles a day in mixed city and highway driving.
i have an average fuel mileage of 21.98, it seems to have all the power i would ever need, for merging etc.
although i would not consider towing anything heavy with it.
i am going to change over to Amsoil engine, trans, and rear end lube. i am expecting one more mile per gallon. we will see!
they're pretty good motors. The 98 up 2.2L are better IMO. Better and easier to change intake gasket manifolds.
BTW I run Mobil Clean 5000 10w30 in my Wife's 01 cavalier with great results. 6K OCIs for $9.99 when I find it (4 quart sump) on sale at AAP.
BTW I run Mobil Clean 5000 10w30 in my Wife's 01 cavalier with great results. 6K OCIs for $9.99 when I find it (4 quart sump) on sale at AAP.
I just put Mobil clean 5000 5W20 in my old green Cavalier with 80k.
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Yep, it's just a simple pushrod, 2-valve, timing chain 4 banger. Iron block and aluminum head. Doggy but reliable. The 'accessories' will bomb out on you first. I know a coworker had a 2000 model year where he was constantly chasing CELs related to the air injection/reaction system (smog pump). If it's an auto, it will be mated up to a 4L60E which you couldn't POSSIBLY harm with this engine coupled to it.
Joel
Joel
Originally Posted By: JTK
Yep, it's just a simple pushrod, 2-valve, timing chain 4 banger. Iron block and aluminum head. Doggy but reliable. The 'accessories' will bomb out on you first. I know a coworker had a 2000 model year where he was constantly chasing CELs related to the air injection/reaction system (smog pump). If it's an auto, it will be mated up to a 4L60E which you couldn't POSSIBLY harm with this engine coupled to it.
Joel
4l60e is a RWD trans. I think it would be 4T60e or something. My wife's is coupled to the [censored] 3 speed auto. 26-27mpg is the tops it will usually obtain..
Yep, it's just a simple pushrod, 2-valve, timing chain 4 banger. Iron block and aluminum head. Doggy but reliable. The 'accessories' will bomb out on you first. I know a coworker had a 2000 model year where he was constantly chasing CELs related to the air injection/reaction system (smog pump). If it's an auto, it will be mated up to a 4L60E which you couldn't POSSIBLY harm with this engine coupled to it.
Joel
4l60e is a RWD trans. I think it would be 4T60e or something. My wife's is coupled to the [censored] 3 speed auto. 26-27mpg is the tops it will usually obtain..
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Originally Posted By: Buffman
..4l60e is a RWD trans. I think it would be 4T60e or something. My wife's is coupled to the [censored] 3 speed auto. 26-27mpg is the tops it will usually obtain..
The OP is talking about the 2.2L in an S10. Later S10's with auto used the 4L60E.
Joel
..4l60e is a RWD trans. I think it would be 4T60e or something. My wife's is coupled to the [censored] 3 speed auto. 26-27mpg is the tops it will usually obtain..
The OP is talking about the 2.2L in an S10. Later S10's with auto used the 4L60E.
Joel
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I frequently see headgaskets that leak externally from the driver's side of the engine.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
I frequently see headgaskets that leak externally from the driver's side of the engine.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
I *think* that was fixed in the early 90's. I actually forgot about that, you would see a little dribble from the front corner of the head.
I frequently see headgaskets that leak externally from the driver's side of the engine.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
I *think* that was fixed in the early 90's. I actually forgot about that, you would see a little dribble from the front corner of the head.
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Originally Posted By: artificialist
I frequently see headgaskets that leak externally from the driver's side of the engine.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
I *think* that was fixed in the early 90's. I actually forgot about that, you would see a little dribble from the front corner of the head.
I see it on many cavys built in 1995 and later.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
I frequently see headgaskets that leak externally from the driver's side of the engine.
However, in many cases, the leak doesn't involve the combustion chamber, so simply refilling the coolant on occasion does the job.
I *think* that was fixed in the early 90's. I actually forgot about that, you would see a little dribble from the front corner of the head.
I see it on many cavys built in 1995 and later.
My father had a 1997 Chevy S10 5-speed that was totaled two weeks ago. It had around 160,000 miles on it, and it was a good truck. It did start to use some oil the last year or two of its life. Usually a half or full quart between 4000 mile oil changes.
It sounded like a tractor engine but was dead nuts reliable starting up on the coldest of mornings. It saw conventional 10w30 its whole life. The only engine issue we had was a slightly leaking valve cover. Strangely enough, the valve cover had worked itself slightly loose, and we just tightened it down and it stopped leaking.
It sounded like a tractor engine but was dead nuts reliable starting up on the coldest of mornings. It saw conventional 10w30 its whole life. The only engine issue we had was a slightly leaking valve cover. Strangely enough, the valve cover had worked itself slightly loose, and we just tightened it down and it stopped leaking.
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