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  1. 03-30-2010 05:48 PM #1
    Marylandgxp16
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    3.6vvt

    Has anyone heard anything about the 3.6tl in the 08 GXP i have had my motor lock up twice now an both times i was told it was a GM mistake. First time my #2 rod an crank broke now it has happened again. But this time GM was so nice to send me a new motor!
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  2. 03-30-2010 05:52 PM #2
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    No, I haven't. I've had no problems with mine and here's hoping I don't.
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  3. 03-30-2010 06:01 PM #3
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    Yeah maby i was one on the lucky ones who ended up with a messed up motor some guy was on the job
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    My 07 has been fine. I know Albert, steelgtp has had so many problems with his, that he had to sue GM to get it fixed. He has now spun a rod bearing so he's have the shop fix it and trading it in for something else.
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  5. 03-30-2010 06:10 PM #5
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    My first motor rebuild cost 8k with labor an parts. and this one is around the same. So im gonna try to get the lemon law because its three issues for the same thing or over 15k. which i will be over!
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  6. 03-30-2010 06:15 PM #6
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    Albert, that's the spirit. Go after them. Nate, I just caught up with Steel's tragic tale.
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    Quote Originally Posted by standfast
    Nate, I just caught up with Steel's tragic tale.
    I know, sad indeed. I'm hoping to nab his ported manifolds, depending on how much money it costs.
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  8. 03-30-2010 07:03 PM #8
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    I just got a call from GM because my car is over 40k miles they want to give me a 75% refund on my car. Because Pontiac will be hard to find parts for in the future. It helps When your dad work for GM. NEW CAR! im thinking Subaru STI!
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  9. 03-30-2010 08:35 PM #9
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    For the most part the 3.6L is a good GM engine. My GF even has it in her Torrent GXP and puts 12K a year on it. Engine if anything the 3.9L/3900 is an issue, that engine a few members including myself has had head gasket leaks and theres a GM bulliton on that engine.
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  10. 03-30-2010 08:40 PM #10
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    yea 3.9 has problems with head gaskets and intake gaskets.... but i still think its a great engine
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  11. 03-30-2010 08:45 PM #11
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    have 27,000 km on mine still working great....
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    I think I just have really bad luck. I think it is a great motor, the Aussies are doing crazy things with them.

    Quote Originally Posted by 07GTPBlackAndTan
    Quote Originally Posted by standfast
    Nate, I just caught up with Steel's tragic tale.
    I know, sad indeed. I'm hoping to nab his ported manifolds, depending on how much money it costs.
    Make me an offer, Nate!

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  13. 07-18-2010 02:58 PM #13
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    Re: 3.6vvt

    mines starting to spit out p0011,p0014 codes now.and the motor sounds noisier with only 32,000 kms...have appointment for tuesday.
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