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    My question is if I have an interference motor and if I do or dont would the motor lunch when the belt snaps. I own a 1995 Luminia LS 3.4 engine vin code x. Really need help with this dont know if I should replace the belt or motor thanks.
    Last edited by THE_RELLIK; 07-15-2007, 10:52 PM. Reason: messed up the vin code

  • #2
    1995's I >think< are non-interference... but there are some that I have seen to prove that theory wrong.
    Lifting my front wheels, one jack at a time.

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    • #3
      hmmm not what I was hoping to hear since a long block will cost me 2400

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      • #4
        the older ones are non-interference and from everything i know the 96s and 97s arent either unless the heads are shaved too much or something, even though a lot of service manuals say they are.
        91 GTP HM-284 GONE
        96 Special Edition LQ1/4T60E GONE

        98 Spawn of Satan (L67 Regal)
        87 V10 SM-465/Mild 350
        06 Cobalt SS/SC GONE

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        • #5
          thank you for you help

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          • #6
            i've heard of early LQ1s smashing valves, from what i understand a lot of it has to do with what was going on when it broke, like when mine broke i was just a little over 2000rpm, but at about 6000rpm you have a higher chance of something getting smashed, but personally i'd replace the belt and you ought to be fine from there.
            -Chris

            1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 3.4L TDC Getrag 284
            1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix 3.1L v6 Hydramatic 4T60
            1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8L v6, Hydramatic 4T60E
            1987 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0L v8, Hydramatic 700R4

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            • #7
              sounds like a plan going to do that and see where i land after that

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              • #8
                just wanted to thank everyone for their input got her running today 1 cam is off a tooth but the motor isnt blown so tommorrow i will have her roaring now I have to do a rear main seal someone shoot me this engine is satan

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                • #9
                  Make sure it isn't the distributor o-ring leaking. If it is the o-ring leaking you'll have to pull the rear head to do it right to replace the o-ring. Most people hack it and RTV the mating surfaces and cross there fingers.
                  Lifting my front wheels, one jack at a time.

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                  • #10
                    it's actually dry as a bone there i had the inspection cover off for the trans and it's covered in oil but thanks for the tip

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