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  1. j_train5344

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Good evening all! Jeremy here. New to the group but been lurking for 13 yrs now. Had a 94 z34 from 2011-12. Ex wife killed that. Just got a 93 cutlass coupe convertible a few days ago. Needs a bit of work but nothing crazy. Torch red pretty thing. I'll do my best with updates and pics as work progresses on the old girl. Couldn't be happier to be a w body owner again
    4 points
  2. BradCH

    Starting the hunt for a 91 Grand Prix GTP

    Hello! Sort of an introduction - I live near Vancouver, BC. I don't have a W-body, yet, but I think that's about to change with your much appreciated advice! I am looking for a 91-93 GTP, similar to the 91 my father had brand new when I was just getting my drivers' licence. His was black with grey leather, had a 5 speed manual, and I think the wheels were gold. To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of it when I was a kid - he traded in his beautiful 88 Thunderbird Turbocoupe which I absolutely loved (but was having repeated mechanical issues). The GTP felt kind of like a downgrade in some ways, especially the rattling interior. It sounded badass, but it wasn't very fast at all, something that kept getting hammered home every time I picked it up from the dealer after servicing - the dealer was a family friend who loaned us his personal 91 Trans Am every time the GTP needed something. Anyway, fast forward a couple of decades and one pops up on craigslist. Could never get hold of the seller, but it was just like my dad's except white. I then remembered my Dad's more, especially all the buttons inside (!!!) and reading and watching videos made me really kind of want a GTP again as a fun/project car. I think over the years I've come to appreciate it more as the unique car it was. Plus almost 25 years after Pontiac closed shop I'm really missing the whole brand. Those 'heat is on' commercials were constantly on my TV back then. My Dad passed away last year and my memories of learning to drive with him in it and the happier times of the early 90s are in my head now. This era of GTP (before they refreshed the interior - I think around 94?) seems to be pretty rare these days generally and especially where I live. I was trying to search for production numbers on the forum here to get a sense of what might be left out there but strangely the search engine reports 0 instances of 'GTP' across the entire forum even though I can see it plainly in various posts. I was hoping someone here had posted production numbers. There are two GTPs for sale right now near me. One I think may be a bit of a basket case. No rust (this is why I love the PNW). It is blue with grey leather, 'well loved' and apparently the brakes are shot. In this video the seller revs it and to my ear it doesn't sound too healthy and the oil pressure looks like it's high. It has 220k km and he's asking $2000cdn - it's been for sale for 6 months, I think maybe $1000 or less would be reasonable, but you guys let me know. The other is 150km from here, it's a 93, doesn't have leather (meh), but it is in excellent shape with only 140k km and could qualify for collector plates. Both cars are automatic. I was really hoping for a 5 speed but finding one out here may be impossible. I had thoughts of maybe buying an automatic and converting - it's not a money issue for me but I'm thinking scarcity of parts would be a big problem. If I had an idea just how many or few 5 speeds were produced that might guide my thinking. Or might just make my peace and live with automatic. As it's been a long time since I've bought a used vehicle (we just re-lease our Toyotas every 4 years), I was looking for advice on what to watch out for specifically with these cars, ie. things that might be broken that indicate you need to pass on this particular car. I'm kind of leaning towards going cheap to start, just to scratch the itch, because I don't know if this nostalgia wave will last once imagination/memory becomes reality. I think I'm almost in the market for something to literally just sit in and reminisce about Dad. But it might become a passion project too. Like I said, I really miss Pontiac. Anyway sorry for the long post!
    3 points
  3. cutlassman

    Crankshaft Position Sensor Stuck/Broken Off On Removal Attempt

    I appreciate all the advice. I’ll bite the bullet and drop the pan. The engine support bar is a great idea. A new oil pump makes sense and the power steering lines are leaking a bit, so I’ll knock those out, too. Might as well check out everything else while I’m in there.
    2 points
  4. jiggity76

    Crankshaft Position Sensor Stuck/Broken Off On Removal Attempt

    I feel your pain but if it were my car, I would just drop the pan. I haven't done this on a 3.1 car as I own LQ1 cars but it's not a bad job really. Just make sure to clean everything well and you might as well put a new gasket on it. There are instructions in my manuals that require torque for the gasket and the metal tabs in certain areas of the perimeter of the pan flange. You'll also want to add dabs of silicone sealant in the corners of the pan where it goes up and around the crankshaft, etc. Again, the manual recommends this.
    2 points
  5. White93z34

    Starting the hunt for a 91 Grand Prix GTP

    Welcome! Great backstory, I think it captures why many of us still love these cars. So you covered a lot of ground I'll try and hit on some points, not to scare you off but to inform. If you encounter a 1991 with ABS, don't walk, RUN. That was the last year the old PowerMasterIII braking system was offered in these cars. It was troublesome 35 years ago and in my opinion totally unsafe to use today, and its a massive headache to get rid of. Just spend some time reading here and you'll see. 92/93 had a far more reliable however underwhelming performance of the Teves IV ABS System. the "high oil pressure" is likely nothing more then a bad sending unit, when they start to fail they will read all over the place, $20 for a new one no big deal A 1992 will have the highest possibility of being a manual, not sure on production numbers but 1992 was the most common year for manuals, again still very uncommon but highest chance. As far as automatic vs manual, I've done both flavours of the 3.4 DOHC, the 5 speed is more fun but its truly a hateful gearbox to live with on a daily basis. I'm good with it for a few days before I get sick of it, your mileage may vary. There is also the reoccurring problem of these cars in the 5 speed manual, no parts! you can get axle seals, clutch sets, sometimes clutch hydraulics and not much more. Shift cables are another issue they don't break often, and you can repair the main shift cable when the rubber bushings fail. But the cables themselves, they are unobtainable now. And lastly Timing belt components are getting harder to come across, specifically the timing belt tensioner actuator, its been discontinued by GM and you're basically scrounging old stock or used ones at this point. Literally no idea what I'll do next time I need one. Probably have to get creative. The video of that 91' you posted sounds in a pretty sorry state, could be something simple. Can't really tell from the video. Of the 2 you are looking at the white one with cloth looks better taken care of. That said, If you do want one try and hold out for a nice one, at least around me these cars are just gone from junkyards so replacing broken pieces could be a challenge.
    2 points
  6. carkhz316

    LS4 swap begins

    Dang, its a been a spell. I'm sorry I havn't checked back in for some time. Anyway, I got the the Monte out to a few car shows last summer. I live in a rural area, so not many eyes and ears for modern cars. I was largely ignored but I don't care. The few people genuinely interested were great to talk to and showed sincere interest, so thats nice. Anyway, some pics and videos from last year. Yes, the vette covers are a cheeky joke, mostly. I figured if anyone else can do it for their LS (Vortec) swapped classic or hot rod, why can't I?
    2 points
  7. Gp2006

    New member

    Hi all. Just signed up. I’m here from GPForum where I used to get lots of good technical info. Alas the site is no more. Hope to pick up and share info as I go along. Just put my 2006 Grand Prix back on the road after several years in storage. Nothing fancy but it runs great and still looks good.
    2 points
  8. jiggity76

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    That's very kind of you! I've learned a lot due to me basically having to get so deep into both my cars restoration. It's forced me to learn how these cars are put together and I've become very good at looking for parts, doing research, etc. I'm trying for perfection but still have lots to learn and work to do. I can't forget to mention the guys who came before me. I've learned so much from them that I can't...NO ONE can do it without their knowledge and guidance. I'm just trying to pay it forward.
    2 points
  9. jiggity76

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    I just put a brand new one of those on the International. Thankfully, the area on the truck floor is super solid with factory paint still there. Of course it being an Oklahoma car is probably helping tremendously.
    2 points
  10. rich_e777

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Nice ride, Ive got a white `95 Vert thats been a project for awhile now. They`re great cars but the Verts and the DOHC engine both have unique parts no longer in production so they have to be maintained. There's several places coolant can get to leaking from, few are easy to get to. They can even get to leaking coolant from a plug inside the bellhousing. One thing Ive encountered on mine and seen on several junkyard cars is the antenna mast seal on those can go bad, leak into the trunk and rust from the inside out just over the rear wheel wheel. You might check behind ya`lls trunk liner to check every now and then.
    2 points
  11. j_train5344

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    She's not without problems. Verified timing belt shredding itself, active coolant leak (unsure of location now), a 2in tear in the top, cut in the driver side weatherstrip above the window, and a problem with the seal at the driver side windshield where the top meets. The last two let water in. Rain all day yesterday verified the leaks. I don't have a garage so I bought a car cover. But coming from Chicago I haven't found rust anywhere. And she's 30 years old now. Perfect is hard to find at a reasonable price with lower miles.
    2 points
  12. Oldsman

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Welcome. I haven't been on here very long and have only a few posts. My wife has a very similar car except hers is a 95 with only 27,000 miles. I found the thread on here about replacing the rear window weatherstrips. They are no longer available and the thread shows how to use 4th generation Camaro door weatherstrips. Excellent article. It looks like somebody has painted your brake calipers red. I did the same thing to my wife's car last year when I replaced the pads. These are really fun cars. Enjoy yours.
    2 points
  13. j_train5344

    LQ1 3.4L DOHC V6 Timing Belt Change

    Wonderful info guys! Truly...thank you! I just bought a 93 olds Cutlass with 108k mi. Confirmed for sure needs a timing belt. All of your info will come in handy guaranteed. Also doing plugs, wires, valve cover gaskets, upper and lower intake gaskets, and whatever else comes up in the process. Again, thank you all so much! Pics to come
    2 points
  14. rich_e777

    TGP hood vent repair.

    Turned out as a high B+ job, there is still a small spot only someone anal would notice. Rattle can Dupli-color matched up pretty good over several coats of a new to me primer and filler. Here's a comparison pic after the paint dried but before the clear coat
    2 points
  15. Callahanj0b

    Post rebuild electrical nonsense

    Replaced relays, vroom vroom.
    1 point
  16. KevenP

    Hey all. New here.............

    and to Pontiac's. Picked up an '02 Grand Prix SE for the missus. 116K miles and I've already replaced the intake gaskets. Anything else to look out for?
    1 point
  17. Gp2006

    New member

    Thanks jiggity76. There’s so many I wish I could have held on to!
    1 point
  18. j_train5344

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    I'll post a pic from the back. Pass side looks more "in line". Driver side seems to bulge. That's where the roughly 2" tear in the soft top is. Also, with a little pressure the "rib" seems to give quite a bit. Thank you for the kind presentation words. I thought so myself. It's why I pulled the trigger on price. As far as lug covers are concerned, I didn't know Pontiac preferred black, but I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that hand tightened them with a 3/4(19mm) socket.
    1 point
  19. j_train5344

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Jiggity76...and that's what makes you the man! For real, you honor those before you and you pay it forward. Torch red, black top on leather black interior with a stock cd player...how many were made...1 of what??? Also, I have the lug covers in a ziplock in the trunk. The dealer said they're mine and belong to the car. Silver if I recall. In that quoted pic it seems a top rib is out of line, is that normal to your knowledge??
    1 point
  20. jiggity76

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Not sure if you care about it or not but it looks like you're missing the lug nut caps. Very pretty car though!
    1 point
  21. j_train5344

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Swear jiggity76, between your replies/posts here and YouTube, you seem to be the authority on everything Cutlass!!! I'd love to see your cars in person!!! I imagine perfection!!!!
    1 point
  22. 94 olds vert

    Brain fart! New with 93 cutlass

    Welcome to the site! Your car looks to be in good condition.
    1 point
  23. 55trucker

    TGP hood vent repair.

    My personal choice for cracked urethane plastic repairs or the like is Norton's Speedgrip Structural urethane adhesive, it's on the expensive side but it works well.
    1 point
  24. Schurkey

    COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR DISCONTINUED FOR 2.8L V-6 & 3.1L W-body cars

    Low coolant light was lit up on my '92 for a couple of years. Then it went out. I wouldn't guarantee that it's the sender at fault. Could just as easily be the wire harness with bare wire, or a fault in the instrument cluster. I would absolutely verify the harness before I crammed-in another sensor, whether from GM or an aftermarket sensor from a local parts store.
    1 point
  25. White93z34

    4t65e awd

    Anything is possible. Just how much work are you going to have to put in is the question? Shaun and I have tossed this idea back and fourth for years now, and yeah its basically a PTO off the differential housing. That said it will be far less aggravation on an aggravating project to just start with the AWD 4t65, I mean you need the rest of the system anyhow may as well just start with getting all of it. Honestly just buy an entire donor car. You'll need it, i'm sure. also the Versatrak fluid is $33 a quart. The other question to ask is "what is the goal here" if its performance that system from what we found was far less of a "performance" oriented system and more of a "bad weather" system. you also have all the running gear out back to deal with as well as making it actually fit in a car that never had the provisions
    1 point
  26. Megavolt-380

    97 cutty ls4 swap

    1991 model year
    1 point
  27. Megavolt-380

    97 cutty ls4 swap

    is it really that much bigger than the NorthStar? ?? strut tower has not been modified
    1 point
  28. Schurkey

    4t60 transmission rebuild

    http://www.transgo.com/products.php?cat=4T60E&homeinclude=catalog&category_id=105&parent_id=105 Shift kit and accumulator parts. I've come to appreciate Transgo shift kits vs. B&M or other "famous names". There's a bunch of different wiring changes on the 4T60E, at the big round connector. For example, I can't swap a 92 Euro 3.4 trans into a '93 Euro 3.4 car. I have a Kent-Moore "special tool" that can shift the transmission into all the different gears, but there's a bunch of different wiring adapters depending on what application the trans is configured for. I don't have many of the wiring adapters.
    1 point
  29. Imp558

    4t60 transmission rebuild

    The 2 revisions are with or without the 2nd gear switch 1994 4L60-E is very different. With the discovery inside the radiator in mind perhaps swap the entire 1994 powertrain?
    1 point
  30. NCTyphoonKid

    4t60 transmission rebuild

    Sounds good, I've been looking at rock auto and they sell rebuild kits for the 4t60 reasonably
    1 point
  31. Imp558

    4t60 transmission rebuild

    two versions in 1992 looks like the second gear switch.
    1 point
  32. NCTyphoonKid

    4t60 transmission rebuild

    Unfortunately 4th gear doesn't work at all, I found this in the trans pan. I got the cradle dropped enough to where I can access the transmission stuff and get it out hopefully
    1 point
  33. Nas Escobar

    Engine swaping 3.1 mpfi to 3.1 sfi or 3.4

    Yes, you can swap in a 3400 LA1 where an LH0 (your 3.1 MPFI) resides. From my understanding, the 3400 is a bored out version of a 3100 (L82), itself an updated LH0 with SFI and other minor improvements. Your real issue will be that you may have to convert to OBD2 or send your computer out to WOT Tech or Milzy Motorsports to get the computer programmed to run the LA1. That would eliminate the probability of issues with the new engine. What most guys have done here however is swapped out the 60 Degree V6 (the 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3100, 3400, 3500 engine family) for a Buick 3800 S2. You could go supercharged or keep it naturally aspirated, however this would be the easiest thing to do as the 1996 Buick Regal and 1998/1999 Chevy Monte Carlo both had a 3800, but in naturally aspirated form. In theory, you could get a donor 96 Regal and convert your 93 to OBD2, and 3800 power it along with the transmission since the 3.1/3100 had the lowest gear ratio of the 3 engines available. The LQ1 had the highest ratio at 3.42 and I think the 3.1 had it at 3.30 or something along those lines. There's a lot of threads of people swapping a 3800 in their 1st gen cars on here.
    1 point
  34. PCGUY112887

    W-body engine pull

    I will be pulling my 3100 from my 96 GP soon to put in a 3500, and I was wondering where the lower engine mount is? I know the engine has to come unbolted from the tranny, and then the 2 dogbone mounts on top come off, then all lines get disconnected.... but where is that lower mount and is there anything else that has to come apart for the engine to come out? Tranny is staying in the car. Thanks.
    1 point
  35. Imp558

    95 Monte Carlo 3100 to 3900 Swap

    It's even worse, some of the newer E and P series PCMs can be programmed with HPTuners or EFI Live but even with PASSKEY disabled they won't initiate until they get a signal via data from the BCM that tells the PCM to start, and the BCM won't send it until it sees the ignition switch cycle properly. I had that issue with my buddies L32 a couple years ago and we got so sick of it's erratic behavior we ran it with an L67 7977 PCM. I had a lot of time into that bastard! In the end I repinned the PCM plugs on an F-Body L36 harness and added the tranny, , MAP and Boost solenoid so it would fit the car the way I wanted it too.
    1 point
  36. Turbocharged400sbc

    95 Monte Carlo 3100 to 3900 Swap

    one of your biggest headaches is going to be the firewall pass throughs for the harness I'm pretty sure you will not be able to make it weather tight as GM changed the pass through size an xxx shape to accommodate almost twice as many wires as older cars. you also may well get stuck keeping the BCM as most modern Obd2/CAN bus security and anti theft systems depend on a security handshake between the computers. you can shove anything into anything depending on how big your bottle of aspirin is....let us know how it goes. Regards, James
    1 point
  37. Night Fury

    95 Monte Carlo 3100 to 3900 Swap

    3900 has exactly nothing to do with the 3800. Literally zero things in common besides the fact that they are both engines.
    1 point
  38. Michael Savage

    95 Monte Carlo 3100 to 3900 Swap

    3900 should be an easy drop in I know it's the 3800 combined with the 3400. With a little different internal setup with the heads. I wanna go with the Gas model not the flex fuel(waaaayyyyy to much work in that) but if I build it I'm gonna make it better than factory specs like my 3100, and this time max out the valve sizes. Then after it's ready gonna do a full XADO treatment on the Engine and Tranny. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    1 point
  39. I was gonna share my couple experiences, but this write-up pretty much covers the same: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/16057-crankshaft-position-sensor-tutorial
    1 point
  40. DefEddie

    W-body engine pull

    Update for tips and tricks on pulling the whole assembly out from underneath.
    1 point
  41. Addicted To Boost

    any ways to make my 1992 lumina Euro 3.1 faster and more powerful

    You don't need the whole engine, just the upper intake and turbo specific parts.
    1 point
  42. 1QUICKHATCH

    any ways to make my 1992 lumina Euro 3.1 faster and more powerful

    start by getting the maintence done on it first like, plugs/wires (delco's), fuel filter, clean the throttle body out, service the brakes so the calipers are not draging (fresh lube on the slider pins). then once that is done move on to getting more air in and out of the engine. how much are you looking to spend and are you doing the work your self?
    1 point
  43. Addicted To Boost

    any ways to make my 1992 lumina Euro 3.1 faster and more powerful

    Probably not much faster, but it should sound nice. If it hasn't had a tuneup anytime recently, it will probably run better also. Do plugs, wires, O2 sensor, and fresh fluids at least.
    1 point
  44. Addicted To Boost

    any ways to make my 1992 lumina Euro 3.1 faster and more powerful

    Give it a full tuneup, a cold air intake, and some Magnaflow muffler(s).
    1 point
  45. dirt_igirt

    1993 Lumina Z34 stalling while driving

    my 91 grand prix stalled while at stop sings and light and it was kinda slugish i replaced the fuel filter problem solved
    1 point
  46. 1QUICKHATCH

    3.1 to 3.4 or 3.8 swap

    3400 swap is the best for your $ 3400 will bolt in place of your 3100 and run on the same harness/ecm 3400 has aftermarket just have to look in the right places! 3400 can make plenty of power too just lots of people like the 3800 s/c because it came with boost from the factory and responds well to a smaller pully! a few guys with 3400's in j-bodys are making good power with boost check out this guy http://khturbo.net/rmtz24/RMTZ24.html 1989 Z24 5-speed '02 3400 V6, 10psi of Turbo Best 1/4- 12.41 at 112.8 328HP/352TQ to the wheels on a stock 3400 with a turbo! another J-body with a stock bottem end 3400 ran 12.21@118 two weekends ago, he has home ported heads, cam, centrifugal supercharger, headers and a few other mods! just giving you some ideas before you swap to a 3800!
    1 point
  47. Dark Ride

    3.1 to 3.4 or 3.8 swap

    a 3800 out of a lumina LTZ would seem like an easy swap in your case, plus there is alot more aftermarket for the 3800. Plus the potential for a Turbo kit.
    1 point
  48. Crazy K

    W-body engine pull

    WHO??? LOL yeah. I have three frame swaps scheduled right now, actually!!!!!!!!
    1 point
  49. Brian P

    W-body engine pull

    You'll still have an oil pressure switch there for the dummy light on the gage cluster. Once in there you won't necessarily see the bolts. With the starter out, you'll see the back face of the flexplate. You need to manually turn the engine and stop when the bolts come into view. There's 3 of them, 120 degrees apart. I rotate the engine using a 1/2" breaker bar on the crank pulley/dampener bolt. Turn clockwise of course. I don't have a pic of this but I'll look around. Yeah I was thinking of trying one of those cams too! I saw your thread on there, I'm on that forum as "Rhedalert". I did a basic tuning method like you suggested, except I went from 3100 settings to 3400 settings. This got me closer. (I have since gone to a 3400 file anyway) I'm hoping we get a 3500 file to view (though I'm just about done with tuning, just curious how the 3500 settings are), but things tend to take a LONG time over there to get anything. I waited over 4 months from the time I purchased the PT to the time I was able to TUNE my Olds. It's tough to get the ball rolling quickly over there if you don't have a 3800, but patience is the key and it will happen.
    1 point
  50. Robby1870

    440-T4/4t60 upgrades and/or swaps with 4t60e/4t65e parts

    well, about the only thing you can do to a 4T60 from a N/A car is rebuild it with parts from a 4T60 out of a turbo grand prix. The 4T60 in the turbo grand prix is the same as in 2.8 and 3.1L N/A cars, just a lot beefier, like better valve body and torque converter for example. There is a shift kit on top of that, I think, but it can only be installed during a rebuild, from what I have heard. While you got the motor apart, get a crank from a 3.1L, cuz a 3.1L is simply a stroked 2.8L. I would get the 3.1L crank because of the torque gain you will see. The 4th gear on the 4T60 is very weak, but I dont think you'll be doin high speed runs in a dune buggy. If you rebuild the 4T60 with parts from a 4T60 out of a turbo grand prix it will hold 210-220HP. The stock trubo grand prixs had like 205HP and 225lb/ft which was limited. Just rebiuld with those parts and you should be good. Good Luck!!! Welcome to the board Robby
    1 point
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