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That’s awesome. IMO, 20 seconds for that age and stock is pretty fair! You’re exactly right about these lanes. We had one out in Lancaster (CA, not PA…though seeing some horse and buggy’s would be entertaining). It shut down a few years back mostly because the land was worth more with a Target on it.
That’s awesome. IMO, 20 seconds for that age and stock is pretty fair! You’re exactly right about these lanes. We had one out in Lancaster (CA, not PA…though seeing some horse and buggy’s would be entertaining). It shut down a few years back mostly because the land was worth more with a Target on it.
Congrats! That’s outstanding and glad your problem is fixed. Too bad about spending money on the catalytic converter. At least you’re not in CA as that would have required a dealer cat ($640 from GMpartsdirect.com)
Congrats! That’s outstanding and glad your problem is fixed. Too bad about spending money on the catalytic converter. At least you’re not in CA as that would have required a dealer cat ($640 from GMpartsdirect.com)
There may be more information out there, but in the US, Google doesn’t access foreign sites well.
It is possible there isn’t a filter either…just because this will make the car cheaper to buy. You’d have to be more careful removing your pan to keep debris out of the transmission.
There may be more information out there, but in the US, Google doesn’t access foreign sites well.
It is possible there isn’t a filter either…just because this will make the car cheaper to buy. You’d have to be more careful removing your pan to keep debris out of the transmission.
Hi Jimmy,
I answered part of this in your other thread. I don’t believe there is any transmission filter. As for your car running hot, if you aren’t very high above the midway mark then it is probably ok.
That is good that you did a coolant flush. I’d bleed the system to make sure there are no air bubbles and perhaps check your thermostat to make sure it is operating properly. Also does your radiator fan kick on when the engine gets warm?
You probably won’t need the never spill down there, nor is it necessary…just easier. Keep your overflow tank full and you should be ok.
unless your trnamission fluid is bad, just drain it once, refill and you should be good to go. If you’re really concerned about heat from the transmission, you can add an external cooler, but these are usually not necessary unless you’re towing or live in certain environments where it gets well over a 110F(43C) regularly
Hi Jimmy,
I answered part of this in your other thread. I don’t believe there is any transmission filter. As for your car running hot, if you aren’t very high above the midway mark then it is probably ok.
That is good that you did a coolant flush. I’d bleed the system to make sure there are no air bubbles and perhaps check your thermostat to make sure it is operating properly. Also does your radiator fan kick on when the engine gets warm?
You probably won’t need the never spill down there, nor is it necessary…just easier. Keep your overflow tank full and you should be ok.
unless your trnamission fluid is bad, just drain it once, refill and you should be good to go. If you’re really concerned about heat from the transmission, you can add an external cooler, but these are usually not necessary unless you’re towing or live in certain environments where it gets well over a 110F(43C) regularly
I don’t think a bad head gasket will cause the EGR code. Someone will correct that if it is wrong. How do you know it is your head gasket that is bad? Do you have blue smoke come out the exhaust? The head gaskets on these engines are pretty rock solid. As for your oil leak, have you checked your valve cover gaskets? Those are prone to leaking on the 3800.
I’d start by testing and cleaning your EGR valve. Also, I believe a bad gas cap can set this code (a bad gas cap can set random emission codes because the pressure in the system won’t be correct)
I don’t think a bad head gasket will cause the EGR code. Someone will correct that if it is wrong. How do you know it is your head gasket that is bad? Do you have blue smoke come out the exhaust? The head gaskets on these engines are pretty rock solid. As for your oil leak, have you checked your valve cover gaskets? Those are prone to leaking on the 3800.
I’d start by testing and cleaning your EGR valve. Also, I believe a bad gas cap can set this code (a bad gas cap can set random emission codes because the pressure in the system won’t be correct)
I’ve done a little bit of looking around and am stumped as well. I found the Chevy C2 is the same platform/engine as the Opel Corsa. When I went to look for the filter for the Corsa…no online vendors from the UK seem to have transmission filters. I did find that the Opel Corsa automatics used DexIII, so you can use DexIII or DexVI. I’d be highly surprised if the C2 doesn’t use DexVI since it is automatic.
Here’s a guide someone made about their Corsa and he doesn’t mention, nor doe the pictures show a filter. I’d be careful about adding an in-line filter if it’s not designed for it because these can change your flow characteristics. Also, if the car is designed without it, you probably don’t need it as long as you follow your maintenance schedule.
I’ve done a little bit of looking around and am stumped as well. I found the Chevy C2 is the same platform/engine as the Opel Corsa. When I went to look for the filter for the Corsa…no online vendors from the UK seem to have transmission filters. I did find that the Opel Corsa automatics used DexIII, so you can use DexIII or DexVI. I’d be highly surprised if the C2 doesn’t use DexVI since it is automatic.
Here’s a guide someone made about their Corsa and he doesn’t mention, nor doe the pictures show a filter. I’d be careful about adding an in-line filter if it’s not designed for it because these can change your flow characteristics. Also, if the car is designed without it, you probably don’t need it as long as you follow your maintenance schedule.
If the fluid is original (280K miles!), then changing it likely would be detrimental as the new fluid will be thinner and leak past seals. Everyone will have their own view, because sometimes the seals can be good and the fluid just worn out, so there is a chance that changing your fluid will be successful…but maybe not.
Your first step is to look at the condition of the fluid. The second step is to make sure you have to correct amount of fluid in. Let us know what you find.
If the fluid is original (280K miles!), then changing it likely would be detrimental as the new fluid will be thinner and leak past seals. Everyone will have their own view, because sometimes the seals can be good and the fluid just worn out, so there is a chance that changing your fluid will be successful…but maybe not.
Your first step is to look at the condition of the fluid. The second step is to make sure you have to correct amount of fluid in. Let us know what you find.
You can try with the tire on. The tire can add weight which at slow speeds will “hide” the noise. The second reason is that you won’t be able to get your ear as close to accurately hear the noise. Sometimes wheel bearings can be bad with no noise at low speeds. A lot of this has to depend on how far gone and the type of bearing you have on your wheel. Eric is pointing out the most complete method to look for noises.
I’d start with the tire on, look for wobble by moving it back and forth. Then look for wobble after spinning the tire. If all checks out, it still may be a good idea to remove the tire and put your ear or better a stethoscope near the bearing and listen for noises.