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Just got a hold of a 3400. Havent had much time to read around about it. whats it like to live with. Problems such as leaks, altenators(hope its not like the LQ1 I just got rid of)maintenance items like oil changes.
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2004 Grand Am GT 3400 ... I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability.(Ron White) -
Only major issue is lower intake gasket leaks. But once replaced with a metal felpro problem solver gasket, you don't have to worry anymore. The stock and traditional replacements are plastic which warp/crack and then leak coolant into your oil or outside the motor. If coolant gets in the oil it can ruin the bearings and trash the motor. A quick way to see if any is in the oil is to check the bottom of the oil cap for mayonnaise looking gel. That's a sign moisture is getting in there.
That's the only real issue to watch out for. Other than that just normal maintenance and you'll be good to go. My 3100 (98% the same as the 3400) has 200,000 miles and is running great.sigpic
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1994 3100 BERETTA. 200,000+ miles
16.0 1/4 mile when stock. Now ???
Original L82 Longblock with LA1, LX9, LX5 parts
Manifold-back 2.5" SS Mandrel Exhaust. Hardware is SS too.
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