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Replying to: fivestar3 (Jun 22, 2008 2:30 pm)
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Replying to: collensdad (Jun 22, 2008 6:20 pm) Thanks for the info. I am on the 5th battery in the Montana, two from Farm & Fleet and three from Wally World. I find it very hard to believe all these batteries were poorly manufactured. With the history of the "Triplets" electrical problems I am becoming convinced there is a short taking place (or high resistance) at some point in the wiring scheme, which drains the battery prematurely. Obviously during winter months it takes more amperage to crank the engine over, which would explain why most battery trouble takes place then. I gave up on Wally World tires after having two sets that developed problems. The present tires are Cooper brand and up to now have been very good tires. Your comment about going back to Ceramic Brake Pads is a wise one, these next pads I install on a vehicle will be ceramic, but they sure won't be going on any Montana of mine as I hope to get rid of this one by fall, and NEVER own another. Hopefully I'll be able to find an affordable replacement that I can tow my "HI-Low" travel trailer with and get 22 to 28 mpg, Most likely I'll be checking out the "rice burners" after this last experience. Thanks for the input collensdad. |
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Replying to: fivestar3 (Jun 22, 2008 2:30 pm) Wish I could have given you better news..... Jack |
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Replying to: jhirneisen (Apr 09, 2008 6:17 pm) My answer was: handles well, reasonably good gas mileage, good seating arrangements........horrible reliability and constant problems. Very frustrating considering that I went to GMI (General Motors Institute), worked for GM and EDS, consulted for GM at their Tech Center, helped modernize their plants and engineering centers, my wife retired from GM with 32 years at their Tech Center, my wife's father was a GM Director, my father retired from GM with 30 years as a tool & die maker, and my uncle was director of the GM die program! My friends and I who loved cars and trucks and who worked at GM saw the problems, but could not make GM understand the words "Quality and Long Term Investment". Frustrating!!! Jack
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Replying to: chases (Jun 09, 2008 1:17 pm) My LCD gauge has also went out. I took the overhead compartment apart found the computer board and just put it back in, I have noticed if I tap on it sometimes it will light up and go back out. Also, our rear air stopped working two years ago. I was told to fix it I would have to take the entire back panel off but realized this week-end the motor is right behind the built in compressor. I whacked it with the handle of a screw driver and it is still working!!! |
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Looks like I have a sticky Thermostat on my 1999 Pontiac Montana. Has anyone replaced one on GM's three sister's mini-vans? Is it a difficult task? Thanks, Jack in Colorado |
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Replying to: peteragold (Jan 09, 2004 3:06 pm) See this web-site... http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/ Jack...in Colorado |
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Replying to: jhirneisen (Oct 05, 2008 10:03 am) 1 - to get to it you have to remove the exhaust crossover pipe to get to the bolts, the bolts are pretty tough to get off, use lots of penetrating oil and be patient. 2 - you work around them. Personally, I took the exhaust crossover off when I did it. Once its off you have plenty of room to get it off and replace it. I've read that some people were able to take the bolts off the the thermostat housing without taking the crossover off - whatever works for you and the tools that you have... Make sure you bleed the air out of the system when you refill it - there are 2 bleed screws, one over by the water pump and 1 closer to the thermostat...open them both to bleed the air out of the system while you refill it.
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Replying to: jhirneisen (Oct 05, 2008 10:03 am) |
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Replying to: 442dude (Oct 05, 2008 11:01 am) Jack
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