I got a 2000 mc ss with a stock 3800 motor, what are some tips or pointers on what i should change or replace to prevent feuture problems? Im saying like **** thats a common problem on these motors and want something better to replace it first the right time

 

The 3800 in stock from is a solid motor for durability. The transmission is where your worries will be over 100,000 miles, sometimes they will start slipping and go to the bad at that point, and I have heard of the occasional dash gauge cluster set going out, but the engine itself is VERY solid!!! Just keep some good oil (and by that, I mean most major brand) and a good filter (meaning most any of them) on that engine and all should be well!

 

yeahh, im just starting to have issues with my gauge cluster

 

The sensors are all extremely important to this car as well... ummm cant think of much more, Ive had to many problems besides the tranny and just blocked them from memory lol.

 

 

Lol mine was just a lemon kinda haha, didnt look into it before I bought it. Everyone else has had a great time and alot of reliability out of their car!!!

 

yea i got it from a used car place it was a trade in, so far i just had to change water pump, should i do a 180 stat?

 

It wouldn't hurt, you can do that.... no problemo. I don't see it doing much to help or hurt your unless you went out and bought a tuning program and hooked up to it....

 

The stock lower intake manifold gaskets are crap and WILL leak. Replace them now if you want the car to last forever. Failing to replace a leaking lower intake manifold gasket can result in your motor being toast if/when coolant gets into your crankcase and makes you spin a bearing.

The stock valve cover gaskets are crap and also will leak. There is a recall on them, replace them yourself and save yourself a trip to the dealer. They're cheap enough to replace.

Change your coolant yearly- Dex-Cool is NOT good for 5 years like GM initially advertised.

Other than that...change the oil, perform regular tune up maintenance and it'll last you a long, long time.

 

cool good info! my manifolds gasket is leaking, i got to change that and my valve cover gaskets, get a new thermastat and spark plug wires, what else?