If I replace the engine, what are other repair issues I'll face down the road?

[J-Mech]

That was a common issue on the 3100 engine. There is an updated EGR tube to keep that from happening. The used engine probably had the updated tube. If the intake starts leaking, REPLACE IT. Not the gasket, the entire (plastic) intake. Very common failure. But usually doesn't ruin the engine.... but it can.

[Chad126]

Originally Posted by gretschwhtfalcon

LOL Now that you mentioned your Buick, let me tell you about MY Buick..and it'll perhaps provide deeper insight into why I seem to have a predilection over keeping old things going. I have a '95 Riviera (one of the last models to roll off the line) - bought it new. Original engine flooded at around 60k miles and thus ruined when one of the plastic intake manifold parts broke (I seem to recall they used a plastic part to route a portion of the exhaust gases through the intake?...perhaps this is still the case). Anyway, had my garage put in a Jasper replacement engine. That one lasted around another 80k and then threw a rod right through the block (yes...what happened recently with the Cub brought back some bad memories!). Then, I decided to try one more time (needless to say I'm sentimentally attached to this car....AND the Cub) - had the garage put in an engine with 90k miles on it that came out of a '99 LeSabre. I think this is the best engine the car has ever had. Now have over 160k miles on it and still going. No more engines though. OH...also put a new trans in it when that went bad. Buying a new car a piece at a time you might say? So...this is all in the back of my mind as I weigh out this Cub decision. My brother keeps telling me I'll probably have BOTH the Cub and the Buick till I'm dead, or at least till I'm not driving or mowing anymore.

Thanks for the encouragement...really appreciate it. And, congrats on doing the Buick work yourself!!

[twoton]

Originally Posted by gretschwhtfalcon

x approx. 226 miles one way.....just checked on google. $678 roundtrip. Appreciate the offer, but don't think so....

I think he said loaded mile.

[gretschwhtfalcon]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

That was a common issue on the 3100 engine. There is an updated EGR tube to keep that from happening. The used engine probably had the updated tube. If the intake starts leaking, REPLACE IT. Not the gasket, the entire (plastic) intake. Very common failure. But usually doesn't ruin the engine.... but it can.

It can and did! Don't you mean 3.8 engine though? Mine is a series II. Was supposed to be a great engine. My dad had the same in his Park Avenue - never had problems. I tell people this story and they can't believe I still have the car! NOW I can tell them the story of the 47-year old Cub that might yet be resurrected (like a Phoenix out of the ashes....lol)

[gretschwhtfalcon]

Originally Posted by twoton

I think he said loaded mile.

What form of 'loaded' are we talking about

[Sam Mac]

Sell the Cub and hire a lawn service to mow your lawn. Sit on the porch and drink a cold beer and have no worries about tractors.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by gretschwhtfalcon

What form of 'loaded' are we talking about

Loaded mile means I only charge when the tractors on the trailer. Basically I drive out for free then charge $1.50 a mile for the return trip.

[twoton]

Tim, you have a finished tractor to sell him already don't you? Haul the junk one away for free on the way back.

[DoubleO7]

Originally Posted by olds45512

Loaded mile means I only charge when the tractors on the trailer. Basically I drive out for free then charge $1.50 a mile for the return trip.

four trips and your only charging $1.50/mile one way..............A BARGIN

[gretschwhtfalcon]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Sell the Cub and hire a lawn service to mow your lawn. Sit on the porch and drink a cold beer and have no worries about tractors.

Actually not a bad idea...already had a lawn service mow once (same guy that does my neighbor)...lots of beer in the fridge....comfortable chairs on the porch...sounds like a plan.