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It's annoyingly ackward to hold back the boot and get the grease in there in the cramped space but it's really quite simple.
The 2002 3.5 engine received new spark plugs at 111k, an oil change every 3k, and engine coolant nor trans fluid were never changed..80% of the mileage was done on I-75 in central Florida at speeds of 75-85, no a/c issues, required a new Rh frt Hub Assy @ 98k, new battery @ 96k, new ISS @ 46k..,major alignment @ 65k requiring reslotting of all 4 struts..All work was done by local Chevy dealer, due to the fact the Caddy/Olds dealer was worthless..
Since the Olds 3.5 engine was used only in the Intrigue and Aurora, any of these cars with high mileage is a risk factor, and could be an expensive venture..The Intrigues were fun cars and had the best suspension of any W-body..
Good Luck!!!!!
Baby due in 4 weeks. My first. Bought another SRX in February.
Found it in Melbourne florida 22miles on it and sittiing on the lot for 18months.
It has the Northstar. Still have the '06 GTO.
been 11.5 years since i bought my Intigue. Hard to believe.
You will see this:
Remove the control unit, disconnect and you will see this:
Click here for instructions:
Follow at your own risk.
Had a few expensive repairs in her life, but if I had to do it over again I probably would. Replaced the A/C compressor, front wheel hubs, power steering hose, all four window motor regulators, and lots and lots of batteries. Other than that it was fairly problem free.
another one down.
Wife drives and drives it, she says she loves it. I have not had trouble with it outside of rusted brake lines and ps lines, one bad CV boot at about 135k. New plugs about 139k, tires, brakes, and fluid changes - been very reliable. Did have a condenser get holed by rock. Added rock guard. Just did the engine mounts, I was driving it hard and think I contributed to their demise.
Just got a used Honda Odyessy '06 with 58k, think I made a mistake, I researched it but not a lot of choices for minivan. In three months:
rear motor mount, at shop now for what I think is front motor mount under last gasp warranty claim.
rear shocks - typically need replacing about 50k
AC transistor went out - no blower, typical apparently.
alternator bearing noisy - same
some noise which I think is alternator bearing, but could be power steering after I've already replaced pump, tank and fluid. Seems typical.
power steering assist goes away in tight parking lots
100k maintenance is huge, timing belt, water pump, crank and cam seals, possible valve clearance. It also does not start usually until the second try.
Contrast with our low maintenance GM cars, and the trouble we've had, makes me wonder...
This is the Honda quality everyone is raving about?
I'm selling my Olds van after 200k. Had some issues but was a good van and got great MPG.
Details of GM's 3800 Model Engine Recall
I did a little research and found the 01 Cadillac Deville uses the same front spring as the Intrigue but the strut is slightly different. However the strut has a B5 body so it should bolt right in.
The Monroe Quick strut is easy to install. I was wondering if anybody tried this
swap?
Keep in mind that the intrigue came out in 1998 My and the impala in 2000my.
The problem with putting a very large sway bar on a independent front or rear suspension is that the bigger the bar the less independent the suspension becomes.
I found that the intrigue handled small bumps horribly but big bumps and dips fairly well.