Did the van ever have the dreaded Series 2 upper intake failure? Perhaps it did and you didn't know? If moisture got into the oil pan, it could have rusted some bearings or the crank and cause this. Wouldn't be the first time.

the original dealer has all the service all records and the only thing that was done was the recalls

Pull the EGR tube out of the upper plastic intake. I'll lay even odds that you find evidence of engine coolant in the passage or tube.

Your car isn't a Series II, and they don't rock too much (IMO). Not with their failure rate.

I thought mine was series II

We're not talking about his car. Read the original post.

That IS a Series 2.

According to carpoint, a 99 Montana has the 3.4L V6, but I've seen Carpoint be wrong on several things.

Well CRAP. I could have sworn it got the 3.8 liter.

I was wrong once before, so I guess I was due for another. Sorry guys.

no...........he was talking about HIS car

Oops. I assumed everyone was staying on the original topic.

This thread is a bust.



NOT!