My one hundreth post......hurray

[burton51m]

ya see...when i read that coment by mrnickleye i didnt think it was a harsh or hostile comment only because he doesnt seem like the kind of guy to be....a smart ass like that...



even though it can be very easily taken the wrong way

[Supra2NR]

oooooh ooooh

that might be a good improvement in the forum

what about sum sound bytes in here

so comments like those would not be taken the wrong way
you know,

so sarcasms wont be confused with insults
what do you guys think about that


and about the comments being vague
i kinda like it that way
sure it will be nice to have sumbody tell you that he knows what to do
supramania is like that, but way too much traffic and ego flying around
you cant ask anything there without getting jumped on

i like it here, its kinda like having a real conversation with people
at the same level as you, you somewhat the same knowlegde
i like this forum, cuz you have people that are jus starting out, and you relate with
and you got people that have working with cars for years,
it makes that sweet blend in here

whatever it is, to the mods, and admins, do your best to keep that way
(and can you guys giv the soundclip idea a chance , please lol )

[h8z2luze]

I agree I hate getting on forums and everyone telling you your a idiot cause you dont know something or calling you a noob. I think some people are ignorant assholes. But I have yet to find one here. I really like this forum.

[Isphius]

Jfunez...Since your a gm tech...Im thinking of getting a 98-02 LS1 fbody one of these days...Do you know of a lot of service or reliability problems with this car? Or what happens to a lot of them that requires fixing. If youve never worked on one, thats probably a good sign...lol. my dad always tells me its expensive to fix japanese cars, And then I look at this T/A and im like holy crap, these are the most expensive parts ever. Doesnt make any sense!

[jfunez]

hardly ever do we get any broken down F bodys. the only comon thing would be fuel pumps and seldom transmissions, other than that look for leaky engine oil pans and leaky transmission pans, "any car can have this though".
When you get ready to buy,make sure that its shifting firmly and properly.. that would be my greates concern.other than that, camaros and firbirds w/the 5.7 are very reliable and trouble free cars.
here are all the "TSB" technical service bulletins that there are for that vehicle. If you need any help in the future let me know.
#01-07-30-032C Transmission Oil Leaking from Transmission Vent (Replace Transmission Case Cover Gasket/Channel Plate Gasket) - (Jul 26, 2006) #05-06-01-019D Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal (Install Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Using Revised Rear Main Seal Installer) - (May 12, 2006)#04-07-30-028A 4T65-E Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak from Reverse Servo Cover (Replace Reverse Servo Cover Seal) - (Jan 12, 2006) #01-07-30-038C Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Service Engine (SES) Lamp Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) - (Oct 12, 2005) #01-07-30-002E Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss in Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit) - (Sep 23, 2005) #02-07-30-013E Incorrect Transmission Shifts, Poor Engine Performance, Harsh 1-2 Upshifts, Slips 1st and Reverse, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Stuck Off/On, DTCs P0757, P0741, P0742, P0730, P0756 - (May 20, 2005) #00-07-30-022C No Reverse, Second Gear or Fourth Gear (Replace Reaction Sun Shell with More Robust Heat Treated Parts) - (Dec 10, 2004) #03-06-04-030A Multiple Driveability Symptoms Due to Clogged Fuel Injectors (Clean Injectors) - (Jun 24, 2004) #02-06-01-038 Engine Knock or Lifter Noise (Replace O-Ring) - (Dec 2, 2002) #02-06-01-029 Needle Bearings Found In Oil Pan (Replace Rocker Arms) - (Aug 28, 2002) #01-06-01-023A Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption (Replace Rings and Engine Valley Cover) - (Jun 19, 2002) #02-06-04-023A Audible Spark Knock (Detonation), MIL Illuminated, DTC P0332 Set (Replace Rear Bank Knock Sensor and RTV Area Around Sensor) - (Jun 14, 2002) #02-07-31-001 Clutch Pedal Return Spring Breaks or Scraping Noise When Clutch Pedal Applied (Replace Clutch Pedal Return Spring) - (Feb 19, 2002) #01-08-57-009 Rear Floor or Trunk Wet on Top of Axle (Apply Sealer) - (Dec 17, 2001) #01-05-23-010 Noise/Rattle from Rear of Vehicle While Driving (Replace Rear Backing Plate Bolts) - (Sep 21, 2001) #01-07-30-021 Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector Cannot Be Removed (Replace Switch and Connectors) - (May 2, 2001) #01-08-42-002 Headlamp Door Squeaks When Opening or Closing (Apply Lubricant) - (Feb 28, 2001) #01-02-35-001 Steering Wheel Squeaks When Turning (Install Insulating Material) - (Feb 28, 2001) #01-08-48-001 Windshield Reveal Molding Squeak (Add Anti-Squeak Tape) - (Feb 14, 2001) #00-08-57-004 Water Runs Out of Front Lower Corners of Rear Hatch When Opened (Install Sealer) - (Nov 29, 2000)

[mrnickleye]

When people ask me(down at the shop) what seems to be the least trouble car to buy, I tell them a Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue, or Regal.

We see many for a smog test, but few to do repairs on. And those repairs are small, and inexpensive.

My mom has a 1995 LeSabre, and my dad has a 2002.
1995 ...Oil pan leak, and trans pan leak. Fixed in 2 hrs. Not another problem all these years and miles.

Of course, you'll make everyone assume you're over 50 yrs old if you get one !!!

I'vee seen more fuel pumps bad in Chevy trucks than any other vehicle. And the parts & labor are high, like $300-$900 job, depending on the particular model.

Camaro pumps are high too, and I've seen a bunch.

[jfunez]

THATS RIGHT..ANOTHER THING THAT IS LIKELY TO GO BAD ON BUICKS ARE THE LOWER INTAKE GASKETS....PRETTY EASY TO FIX BUT COSTLY TO THE CUSTOMERS..
jUST ABOUT ALL GM VEHICLES WITH 3.1 , 3.4 , 3.8 , AND ALL V8 ARE VERY RELIABLE ... ITS FUNNY ., i USED TO THINK VERY BAD OF GM PRODUCTS BEFORE I STARTED WORKING FOR THIS DEALERSHIP.

ANYWAYS.....