Guest Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 picking it up tomorrow. Hoping to get a car fax too. The pic above isn't it. I'll post the car a little later. The Cavi was killed by a drunk driver 3 weeks ago MAKE SURE the coolant has been changed recently (and at what mileage), and that it doesn't burn any coolant. ask if the lower/upper intake gaskets have been changed. my 3800 went on the original dexcool for like 150k miles. now it burns a little coolant because the old acidic dexcool ate away at the plastic gaskets. also, i'd look into a transgo shift kit for your car. i just put the big springs and spacers inside the accumulator (google for instructions, super helpful forum posts). i put that kit on my 4t65e because i kept setting off the shift adapt code when the trans fluid got warm, which would make the trans pump work at 100% to produce maximum trans fluid pressure to help save the trans. scary ass noises when those gears clunk hard as fuck during shift adapt lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom50cal Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 picking it up tomorrow. Hoping to get a car fax too. The pic above isn't it. I'll post the car a little later. The Cavi was killed by a drunk driver 3 weeks ago MAKE SURE the coolant has been changed recently (and at what mileage), and that it doesn't burn any coolant. ask if the lower/upper intake gaskets have been changed. my 3800 went on the original dexcool for like 150k miles. now it burns a little coolant because the old acidic dexcool ate away at the plastic gaskets. also, i'd look into a transgo shift kit for your car. i just put the big springs and spacers inside the accumulator (google for instructions, super helpful forum posts). i put that kit on my 4t65e because i kept setting off the shift adapt code when the trans fluid got warm, which would make the trans pump work at 100% to produce maximum trans fluid pressure to help save the trans. scary ass noises when those gears clunk hard as fuck during shift adapt lol. my 4l60e would do that in my red truck lol. That SoB would shift hard as FUCK! for no reason the first 10-15 minutes you drove it. 3.8+4l60e in a f-body is a pretty nice combo. Intake gaskets and rear main seals are what I hear going bad most of the time. Rear main seal is easy if you have access to a lift. If you can get it for less than $3k with less than 120k miles and a nice interior, your doing pretty good. On 1/4/2013 at 9:31 PM, HatersGonnaHate said: Wow. 184 posts and I think you're a fucking asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 My guess is idler. You can replace it pretty easy. Alts on these can make noise too. Edit: Also we only have one belt so the ac spins anyway. 2002 Monte Carlo Started a build log Fi, DC, Mechman, XS Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003 SSEi Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 im pretty familiar with the 3800. I have built and worked on a ton of HBody and WBody cars The F body cars don't have coolant issues like the other 3800's because the F body uses the Alum upper intake, and the 95-03 cars use a plastic intake. check the power steering fluid it its making a whine sound. I have not heard a belt whine on a 3800 even with high miles. Take the belt off, and spin all the pullies by hand. Some are Plastic and some are metal, check them for any squeaks if the car holds good oil pressure, its almost impossible to kill a 3800 2003 SSEi Supercharged 12.50@108mph Type RF 6.5's Components Type RF 5.25's Components HX2 Power 12's Type RF X2,X4,X7 Amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangrebel Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 picking it up tomorrow. Hoping to get a car fax too. The pic above isn't it. I'll post the car a little later. The Cavi was killed by a drunk driver 3 weeks ago MAKE SURE the coolant has been changed recently (and at what mileage), and that it doesn't burn any coolant.ask if the lower/upper intake gaskets have been changed. my 3800 went on the original dexcool for like 150k miles. now it burns a little coolant because the old acidic dexcool ate away at the plastic gaskets. also, i'd look into a transgo shift kit for your car. i just put the big springs and spacers inside the accumulator (google for instructions, super helpful forum posts). i put that kit on my 4t65e because i kept setting off the shift adapt code when the trans fluid got warm, which would make the trans pump work at 100% to produce maximum trans fluid pressure to help save the trans. scary ass noises when those gears clunk hard as fuck during shift adapt lol. True on that I thought my truck jumped off the ground when it shifted like that lol. The 3.8's are great reliable motors. Almost bulletproof lol 1999 GMC Yukon, 6 PSI platform 5 18's, 4th order bandpass by BHE, Taramps, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agf144 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 The 3.8s are reliably as hell mine started first try after sitting outside for 2 years Chick took 3 shots of Jager, and then, pissed in my mouth.. oh.. wait.. naw.. that wasnt weird.. He probably tearin dat ass up every night. Reason for "insomnia" Ain't sleeping cause he's like a horny hamster on coke. 2000 grand prix gtp: SOLD My Home Theater Build (working progress) 2002 accord coupe subs: 2 soundqubed hds300 12s 4'1" towers tuned to 29hz sub: AQ hdc3 12 Amp: pioneer gm9061 amp: poineer gm9601 headunit: kenwood kdc 255u mids: SQ pro mids midbass: polk db 8s highs: stock mids/highs: shitty off brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soffhands Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 could be the power stearing pump most fords make that sound its common Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soffhands Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 i would take it to a shop to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLEXrifleman Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's actualy the AC compressor making the noise. Rolex you sicken me. Just let me finish my pie ~ Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agf144 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 It's actualy the AC compressor making the noise. who needs the ac anyways. subs are louder with the windows down Chick took 3 shots of Jager, and then, pissed in my mouth.. oh.. wait.. naw.. that wasnt weird.. He probably tearin dat ass up every night. Reason for "insomnia" Ain't sleeping cause he's like a horny hamster on coke. 2000 grand prix gtp: SOLD My Home Theater Build (working progress) 2002 accord coupe subs: 2 soundqubed hds300 12s 4'1" towers tuned to 29hz sub: AQ hdc3 12 Amp: pioneer gm9061 amp: poineer gm9601 headunit: kenwood kdc 255u mids: SQ pro mids midbass: polk db 8s highs: stock mids/highs: shitty off brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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