Considering purchasing a 97 Trans Sport SE..... thoughts?
12-26-2006, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 95SLE
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The GM3400 engine in the Transport is a piece of doggie do do. Our motor went south after 130K. The LIM was replaced twice up to the 130K. From all of the research I did the engine lasting 130K is normal. I was very disappointed in the engine and my local Pontiac dealership; I will never go back to them for anything.
Sorry to be so negative but I had a really bad experience with the engine.
Overall we have a 98 Transport Montana and the ride is super nice, van is well built, transmission is still running strong but the engine leaves a lot to be desired.
The GM3400 engine in the Transport is a piece of doggie do do. Our motor went south after 130K. The LIM was replaced twice up to the 130K. From all of the research I did the engine lasting 130K is normal. I was very disappointed in the engine and my local Pontiac dealership; I will never go back to them for anything.
Sorry to be so negative but I had a really bad experience with the engine.
Overall we have a 98 Transport Montana and the ride is super nice, van is well built, transmission is still running strong but the engine leaves a lot to be desired.
But I'd have to say the 3500 is a nice improvement, but too bad it was used for the 05-06 model years and not before..
I wouldn't mind one, But I'd be doing the gaskets every few years...
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12-26-2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramsrule
Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd
I found this by me incase you were interested:
http://rochester.craigslist.org/car/253336756.html
1999 transport, 125K $2400
http://rochester.craigslist.org/car/253336756.html
1999 transport, 125K $2400
I'm not really wanting to buy one from out of state at this point..... now if it was a Bonnie, I may consider it.
12-26-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd
Originally Posted by Ramsrule
Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd
I found this by me incase you were interested:
http://rochester.craigslist.org/car/253336756.html
1999 transport, 125K $2400
http://rochester.craigslist.org/car/253336756.html
1999 transport, 125K $2400
I'm not really wanting to buy one from out of state at this point..... now if it was a Bonnie, I may consider it.
12-27-2006, 02:06 AM
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We had a 1991 Transport, it was great! The seating setup was great to do whatever you wanted with, and we never really had any engine or tranny issues.
My parents originally looked at some bonnevilles, but we wanted more room, and the van craze was just starting.
My Uncle/Aunt/Cousins in Eau Claire Wi, have it now, and it'* still running strong.
A/C, and front windows (HUGE) have both gone out once for us, once for them.
My parents originally looked at some bonnevilles, but we wanted more room, and the van craze was just starting.
My Uncle/Aunt/Cousins in Eau Claire Wi, have it now, and it'* still running strong.
A/C, and front windows (HUGE) have both gone out once for us, once for them.
12-27-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
We had a 1991 Transport, it was great! The seating setup was great to do whatever you wanted with, and we never really had any engine or tranny issues.
My parents originally looked at some bonnevilles, but we wanted more room, and the van craze was just starting.
My Uncle/Aunt/Cousins in Eau Claire Wi, have it now, and it'* still running strong.
A/C, and front windows (HUGE) have both gone out once for us, once for them.
My parents originally looked at some bonnevilles, but we wanted more room, and the van craze was just starting.
My Uncle/Aunt/Cousins in Eau Claire Wi, have it now, and it'* still running strong.
A/C, and front windows (HUGE) have both gone out once for us, once for them.
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12-27-2006, 02:47 PM
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I replaced the headgaskets in my daughter-in-law'* '98 Chevy Venture van with the 3400. Bill Buttermore described the process of working on them the best. It'* like working in the toe end of a boot!
12-27-2006, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Archon
I replaced the headgaskets in my daughter-in-law'* '98 Chevy Venture van with the 3400. Bill Buttermore described the process of working on them the best. It'* like working in the toe end of a boot!
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12-27-2006, 10:25 PM
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Night one and I have good information to report.
As long as you have a lift..this is an easy motor. Things are fairly easy to get at.. and wiring harness and most things that seem tough to get to have plenty of slack to let the subframe down a little (4-6" actually) to get at them easier.
As long as you have a lift..this is an easy motor. Things are fairly easy to get at.. and wiring harness and most things that seem tough to get to have plenty of slack to let the subframe down a little (4-6" actually) to get at them easier.
12-27-2006, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Night one and I have good information to report.
As long as you have a lift..this is an easy motor. Things are fairly easy to get at.. and wiring harness and most things that seem tough to get to have plenty of slack to let the subframe down a little (4-6" actually) to get at them easier.
As long as you have a lift..this is an easy motor. Things are fairly easy to get at.. and wiring harness and most things that seem tough to get to have plenty of slack to let the subframe down a little (4-6" actually) to get at them easier.
We'll see how it goes, but it dont look good at the moment. :(