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#1566 of 1585 Power sliding door and compass readout by bryan14 Feb 08, 2009 (12:33 pm)
I have a 1998 Olds Silhouette, The passenger power sliding door and the compass readout both stopped working at the same time. Does anyone have a possible soluton to thid problem. I checked the power door circuit breaker and it appears OK. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
#1567 of 1585 Re: Wipers work on high only. [CapeCod] by hrjoe Feb 22, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: CapeCod (Dec 30, 2008 9:48 am) CapeCod,   I have this exact same problem, as of today. High speed only, and I can get them to return to the down position, if I time turning them off just right.   What did you figure out was the problem and solution?   Joe
#1568 of 1585 Considering '02 Silhouette by ajj2 Apr 21, 2009 (9:12 am)
Am considering an '02 AWD with 70,000 miles. I have heard some horror stories about the 3.4 engine blowing head gaskets. Is it as common as it seems? Also, I will be towing my 18' boat three or four times a year about 10 miles each way. Is this capable of doing the towing?   I see that a towing package was available. Is there a way one can tell if the package is installed from the factory? Perhaps the actual hitch assembly? I'm used to a GMC Safari or Chevy Astro and wonder if this Olds is a good replacement.   Many Thanks! Replies to this message: FriedHog (Apr 21, 2009 12:17 pm)
#1569 of 1585 Re: Considering '02 Silhouette [ajj2] by FriedHog Apr 21, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: ajj2 (Apr 21, 2009 9:12 am) I don't know about the towing package or the AWD. But I do know about the 3.4 gaskets. Assume you WILL be replacing them (head and intake manifolds). Add $2000-3000 to your budget. Otherwise, I like my '03 Venture quite well.
#1570 of 1585 Replacing the Plug Wires by jeddry Apr 22, 2009 (11:58 am)
How hard is it to change the plug wires, fuel and air filters?
#1571 of 1585 Plug wires and filters by jeddry Apr 22, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Sorry, I have a 2001 Venture and I want to change my plug wires, fuel filter and air filter. How difficult are this tasks? Replies to this message: tony17112acst (Apr 22, 2009 4:51 pm)
#1572 of 1585 Re: Plug wires and filters [jeddry] by tony17112acst Apr 22, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: jeddry (Apr 22, 2009 12:00 pm) Replacing the wires is the most frustrating thing you'll ever do. I gave up and paid huge bucks to have the dealer do it. When I later bought the service manual, it tells you (are you ready for this?) ...that you must remove the engine mounts and rotate the engine to be able to simply reach the plugs!!   Also, the air filter is almost impossible too. I spent 45 minutes trying to seperate the housing; there's NO room in there.   But I LOVE my Montana. I purchased a NEW 2008 Honda Odyssey and didn't like many thigns about it and the Montana beat it with conveniences hands down (and I had the high end model). There are so many features that make life better with the Montana versus the Odyssey. So I sold my Odyssey for a $3000 loss and got a 2004 Montana in MINT condition and very low miles. The Odyssey was about $30,000 and the Montana was only $10,000. I have the BETTER (and much lighter) minivan and $20,000 in my pocket to pay the dealer to change those wires every 50,000 miles and for whatever else.   I think people overpay for these more reliabile cars/vans. If you buy a cheaper American car, you get slightly less reliability but a TON of money in your pocket to cover all the upcoming repairs (with some exceptions) plus more. I'm talking used, not new. -Tony17112acst
#1573 of 1585 70,000 miles... by bob550k Apr 23, 2009 (11:11 pm)
The only time I've heard about blown head gaskets in a 3.4 it involved someone overheating the car or not fixing a failed manifold gasket.   There were three issues with this van.   The intake manifold gasket $600 The transmission $500 The power door $0   If you don't fix the intake manifold right away it'll cost a ton more. (while you're in there change the spark plugs)   If you don't fix the transmission as soon as it starts shifting hard it's gonna cost you plenty.   If you clean the contacts on the power door with a hard eraser it'll keep working fine.   So at 70k miles the trans must've been fixed as was the intake manifold gasket. I'd go with it if the mechanic says it's solid.   I've maintained our van, with 105,000 miles and it runs and drives excellent, no tears in the leather, no fade on the paint, no dents, almost no scratches at all. I don't expect the car to last forever, but I think it'll run another 20,000+ thousand miles.   I did have to bypass the ride leveling and put in regular air inputs for air shocks last year. That system failed after nine years and I didn't see the point in spending $ to fix it since the car is pretty much a $2,500 hoopty at this point.   I did go out and test drive the new Ody, it's REAL nice but I couldn't see spending $44k when the Olds still looks and drives like a near new car. The new Ody does have a factory nav that is pretty sweet! And it is quieter than the Olds at 80MPH, the brakes are better as well. Replies to this message: snowman89 (Apr 24, 2009 7:02 am)
#1574 of 1585 Re: 70,000 miles... [bob550k] by snowman89 Apr 24, 2009 (7:02 am)
Replying to: bob550k (Apr 23, 2009 11:11 pm) I have an 01 Venture with 103,000 miles. Starting at about 80000 my dealer who does the oil changes and service told me that the lower gasket was leaking and needed repair. Since I did not (and have not) noticed any drop in the oil level or coolant level, and I'm told it will be just under $700 to repair, what is your suggestion that I do (fix it, or leave it)? If i ignore it, what may happen? I have fixed the transmission problem and had the a/c condensor coils crack. I can't afford a new vehicle, either. I do have regular service done as stated, except I don't let the coolant go more than 3 yrs or 30,000 miles so I change it more frequently. Also, any advice on belts and hose replacement? Should they be done at the same time, and any idea on a good price for that? THANK YOU!
#1575 of 1585 Belt it by bob550k Apr 28, 2009 (9:37 pm)
I had the belt replaced at about 60,000 miles. I don't bother replacing hoses anymore, the newer type of hoses just don't seem to fail in the So. Cal. weather.   What is the lower gasket? Oil pan? Trans Pan? Replies to this message: snowman89 (Apr 29, 2009 8:40 am)

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