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- From: jongsma@esseye.si.com (Ken Jongsma)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: GM 2.8L V6 oil leaks
- Message-ID: <1992Aug30.002139.5166@esseye.si.com>
- Date: 30 Aug 92 00:21:39 GMT
- References: <6919.88.uupcb@chaos.lrk.ar.us> <1684E9450.R1004@vmcms.csuohio.edu> <17e9cnINNgii@smli.Eng.Sun.COM> <92241.110359MREED@UCF1VM.
- Reply-To: jongsma@benzie.si.com
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- Organization: Smiths Industries
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- In <92241.110359MREED@UCF1VM.BITNET> MREED@UCF1VM.BITNET writes:
-
- >I'm not sure what the problem is, but GM doesn't seem to be interested
- >in fixing the problem. I have a '89 Olds Cutlass Supreme w/2.8l V6
- >54k miles. The valve covers are secured by 4 torque drive bolts.
- >The thing leaks oil around the valve covers like nothing I've ever
- >seen and I don't even want think of changing the gaskets myself.
- >If there is an easy way of doing it, or changing the rear spark
- >plugs I'd really appreciate the info. So far I haven't been able
- >to locate a maintenance and repair manual for it.
-
- I'd call Helm, Inc. and order the official factory manuals for your
- car/engine. I just ordered a set for my 92 Chevy S-10. Wow. For
- $43 I was expecting something like those 8x10 Chilton manuals
- you see at K-mart. Instead I get 3 books the size of the Chicago
- yellow pages. One's a chasis service manual, one's a unit repair
- manual (engine, transmission, etc) and one's a set of electrical
- prints. They threw in a listing of all available service bullitens
- at no charge, after I asked about those.
-
- The number was in my owner's manual. Apparently GM uses them to publish
- all their books. If you can't find the 800 number, try calling them
- at +1 313 883-1430.
-
- Oh, the books contain very complete troubleshooting procedures...
-
- Ken
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- Ken Jongsma ken@wybbs.mi.org
- Smiths Industries jongsma@benzie.si.com
- Grand Rapids, Michigan 73115.1041@compuserve.com
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