Oh God...what does this look like??

[bah]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

yep yep, its not that bad to replace, i'm thinking it was around 2 or 3 hundred from the stealership, anybody should be able to do it reasonably

[Kidcamaro98]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

whats your oil pressure look like??

[*K*night Rider]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

whats your oil pressure look like??

Oil pressure is perfect...usually right around the middle of the dial once its warm. At a cold start, it is higher - probably around 80 lbs.

[Kidcamaro98]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

alright thats good then...that means you dont have any damage to your crank bearings

[Oi Bird V8]

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ok, what if neither power window worked and there was a large dent on the rear 1/4 panel?

itd be my car when i bought it :spank:

[firebird925]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

Question for you? When you check your oil. Were you low on oil too. I kind of have the same problem.

[*K*night Rider]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

Question for you? When you check your oil. Were you low on oil too. I kind of have the same problem.

Yes, but since its a 3800, my oil is always low.


Here is a report generated by the diagnostic tool that I bought...any thoughts?

(PS, the P0102 code is a new one)
(PSS, one more edit...the 3rd and 4th codes are because of my manual fan switch)

Year: 1996
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Engine: 3.8L
VIN:
License:
Mileage: 107000

Stored:
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input
P1406 EGR Valve Pintle Position Circuit
P1651 Fan On Relay Control Circuit/Output Driver Module (Quad Driver) 'B' Quickset Fault (Saturn)
P1652 VSS Output Circuit (1996 Corvette)


MIL ON
Misfire Monitoring Complete
Fuel System Monitoring Complete
Comprehensive Component Monitoring Complete
Catalyst Monitoring Complete
Heated Catalyst Monitoring Not Supported
Evaporative System Monitoring Not Supported
Secondary Air System Monitoring Not Supported
A/C System Refrigerant Monitoring Not Supported
Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Complete
Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitoring Complete
EGR System Monitor Complete

DTC For Which Freeze Frame Was Stored P1406
Fuel System 1 Status Open Loop
Fuel System 2 Status Open Loop
Calculated LOAD Value 4.71 %
Engine Coolant Temp 190.4 °F
Short Term Fuel Trim-Bank 1 -0.78 %
Long Term Fuel Trim-Bank 1 -8.59 %
Short Term Fuel Trim-Bank 2 -0.78 %
Long Term Fuel Trim-Bank 2 -10.16 %
Fuel Rail Pressure 10.7 inHg
Engine RPM 1106.00 rpm
Vehicle Speed Sensor 3.1 mph
Air Flow Rate from Mass Air Flow Sensor 1.098 lb/min

Automatic Transmission Problems:
Check Engine Light:
Light On Sometimes
Driving Conditions When Problem Occurs:
Less Than 2 Miles
2-10 Miles
More Than 10 Miles
Stop And Go
During Acceleration
Driving Habits:
Mostly City Driving
Park Vehicle Outside
Drive Less Than 10 Miles Per Day
Engine Quits Or Stalls:
No Symptoms
Engine Temperature When Problem Noticed:
Warm
Problem First Noticed:
Started Last Month
Gasoline Used:
87 Octane
Idling Conditions:
No Symptoms
Peculiar Smells:
No Symptoms
Problem Occurs:
Anytime
Problems Starting Vehicle:
No Symptoms
Running Conditions:
Hesitates Or Stumbles On Acceleration
Strange Noises:
Weather Conditions When Problem Occurs:
Always
Transmission Type:
Manual
Describe The Problem::
Gave full throttle, engine lost power momentarily (felt like foot was popped off of gas pedal),
MIL lit
Previous Repairs:
Spark plugs, wires, coil packs, radiator flush & fill, EGR replaced

[slow6]

Re: Oh God...what does this look like??

what scan tool are you using?? WOW

[*K*night Rider]

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what scan tool are you using?? WOW

Equus 3110 Innova (just got it today):
http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3110-Dia...8&s=automotive

Not all of that came out of the tool, though...alot of that was my input into the program (ie, "driving habbits" and "problem first noticed") but it gives you a form to put that all in and you can hook it to your computer to generate those reports.

It also displays the Code Definition on the unit's screen while you are plugged into the car and saves that data on the unit even when you unplug.


The best part though, is that I NEVER AGAIN HAVE TO GO TO AUTOZONE TO HAVE MY SES LIGHT TURNED OFF!!!!


As a side note: I will be getting rid of this car in the next two days. I have lined up a loan and already know what car I am going to get.

I went outside tonight to try to clean out the EGR ports and while trying to unscrew one of the slinky-looking tubes from the exhaust manifold, the rusty screw snapped in half...so my EGR valve isn't even hooked up all the way now.

Hopefully Carmax won't notice that when I bring it in to them to get rid of it.

[The Pikey]

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The ironic thing is that I'm looking at new cars and my top pick (2003 - 2005 Audi A4 1.8T Quatro) has an "oil sludge" issue if people don't change their oil enough (Audi recommended 10,000 miles between changes, so its really their fault).

So, in other words...oil is ruining my automotive life

synthetic oil is a must with the 1.8t... i wouldnt buy anything with that engine in it if it had ever touched anything else... it doesnt really matter even if you change it every 3k... conventional oil will ruin that engine...

[*K*night Rider]

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synthetic oil is a must with the 1.8t... i wouldnt buy anything with that engine in it if it had ever touched anything else... it doesnt really matter even if you change it every 3k... conventional oil will ruin that engine...

Right...that's what I figured out. Buying one used, then obviously becomes scary as most people just go to jiffy lube and ask for the special of the day.

[Tech]

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I just went out to change my oil and opened the filler cap and saw this:

https://webspace.utexas.edu/woodas/Pics/Neck.JPG
https://webspace.utexas.edu/woodas/Pics/Cap.JPG

I haven't drained the oil yet...

I'm guessing this is an intake gasket problem?

That looks like an oil filler neck and the associated cap, most commonly used to add engine oil to your engine.

[96RS Alex]

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So the verdict of this problem is coolant leaking into the oil it seems right? Is the original coolant being used Dex-Cool or regular Prestone Green? I am only seeing guesses and not the main root problem being pinpointed, maybe the resident GM benchtech here is on the money but I am not convinced. I know, it will take time to find the culprit but the accompanying pictures seem to be a trend in our 3.8L motors if I am not wrong. Another strike for Dex-Cool because I have yet to see green coolant look like that.

I would expect some part numbers displayed here to help the dude out and a long list of items to remedy his problem. A trip to the dealership would most likely fix it for an outrageous cost and we would eventually see the list of actual parts used to fix it however I think it would be a good idea for this and any F-Body enthusiasts forum to start displaying more part numbers here to help each other out, plus save us a lot of cash in the process. There's gotta be somebody out there purchasing GM parts or cross referencing from NAPA Auto for example.

Just my .02 cents, back to the garage and into my '88 Z-28. Royal Purple oil change, plugs, wires and coil.:eek: