Automotive Forums .com Car Chat - Lumina http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:56:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg Automotive Forums .com Car Chat - Lumina http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin rear exhaust manifold cracked again http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970555&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:35:51 GMT The rear exhaust manifold on my 96 Chevy Ilumina(3.1) has cracked 3 times in the last 2 years. I think it had a small crack when I bought the car 2 years ago but it has cracked twice since then. I tried real hard to make sure I put the 2nd one on correctly but it still cracked the other day. I am wondering if the material their building the manifolds with is good solid material? The 1st one that cracked should have been the orignal but the last two I got from a national parts store. They gave me the 2nd one free and this one will be also, but it's sort of a pain in the butt to change them every 6 or 8 months. I guess I do have the tilting the motor thing down by now but it's still tough to put on the rear manifold. Do you have any suggestions or comments about this matter? ]]> Lumina dafeeder http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970555 <![CDATA[1995 Lumina Brake Stop Lights don't work]]> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970531&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:48:03 GMT My two stop lights at the back don't come on when I am braking. I changed the lamps also. The one in the back window works fine. It has to do something with the turn signal switch. If I put my foot on the brake pedal the lights are not on. If I keep depressing the brake pedal and move the turn signal slightly the lights come on. Then the lights work briefly and as soon as I start using the turn signal the lights don't work again. Some bad connection there.

So my question is that how do I get inside the steering column to may be change the switch.? ]]> Lumina veerg http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970531 Dented oil pan....help, please. 93... 3.1...lumina http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970486&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:54:16 GMT Ok....just as the title says...i had a buddy of mine helping me with my strut replacement.....and he jacked the car up ON THE FRIGGIN OIL PAN... I used the search button but could not find a link to a picture of where the pickup is on my 1993 3.1l lumina. My current plan is to mig weld a bolt onto the oil pan and use a slide hammer to significantly lessen the dent. Will this work? Where is the pickup located? Is there any way to swap oil pans without pulling the engine (i dont have the provisions for this job)? Thank you for your time, john ny Ok....just as the title says...i had a buddy of mine helping me with my strut replacement.....and he jacked the car up ON THE FRIGGIN OIL PAN...

I used the search button but could not find a link to a picture of where the pickup is on my 1993 3.1l lumina.

My current plan is to mig weld a bolt onto the oil pan and use a slide hammer to significantly lessen the dent.

Will this work?

Where is the pickup located?

Is there any way to swap oil pans without pulling the engine (i dont have the provisions for this job)?

Thank you for your time,

john ny ]]> Lumina dawicka2 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970486 95 Lumina - Repetitive squeak http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970359&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:01:22 GMT Sometimes when I drive, there is a repetitive squeaking, and then when I apply the break it goes away.

New pad time?

Also, my fuel gauge moves a lot. If I fill the tank to around 1/2, it will move from just above 1/2 down to 1/4, and in-between as I drive.
Is this something I can fix? What's going on?

And lastly, does anybody know the location of the EGR valve on a 95 Lumina?
I want to take a look before I go to smog it tomorrow. ]]> Lumina Elk1007 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970359 Brake fluid leak http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970300&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:55:38 GMT I recently had to get my 97' lumina state inspected to get new tags. Durring the inspection the guy told me that there was a leak coming from where the brake hose fitting goes into the caliper on the front drivers side. He told me that the copper washers on either side of the banjo bolt could be worn out, and that i should try to replace them. My question is does this sound like the cause of the leak. I just don't see how the copper washers could just "go bad" if nothing had been done to the brakes in the past. Any experiences or expertise on this subject would help greatly! ]]> Lumina john3mo http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970300 1995 Lumina - Need new Oxygen Sensor http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970191&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:55 GMT So my car didn't pass smog, and I need to replace the oxygen sensor. I'm unsure what to buy though. I was told not get an cheap aftermarket sensor, but I'm not sure where to get a good one.

Can someone please enlighten me as to where I can find the right sensor and what is best? :) ]]> Lumina Elk1007 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970191 1996 chevy lumina engine replacement http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969971&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:16:39 GMT Hello everyone my name is Chris and i am new here. I have a question about what the book time is on replacing a engine in a 1996 chevy lumina w/ 3.1. If someone has access to alldata or mitchell or some other source could you please let me know? Thank you very much! Hello everyone my name is Chris and i am new here.

I have a question about what the book time is on replacing a engine in a 1996 chevy lumina w/ 3.1. If someone has access to alldata or mitchell or some other source could you please let me know? Thank you very much! ]]> Lumina colson1230 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969971 how do i replace front struts on a 92 eurosport with 3.1l engine http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969886&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:34:28 GMT how do i replace the front struts on a 92 eurosport how do i replace the front struts on a 92 eurosport ]]> Lumina rta222 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969886 very poor acceleration http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969815&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:44:15 GMT So the title only explains one issue with this car (98 lumina 3100 v6) it accelerates very slowly. I floored it thinking it might go just a bit faster but no change. what's odd is the rpms didnt revv high either. I also noticed that around 3000 rpms the airbag and voltage light come on the dash. whats up with that? Are these problems related? also the ani-lock light comes on after a minute or two. Why?:screwy: ]]> Lumina freakyfire05 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969815 Poor Gas Mileage http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969704&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:16:52 GMT I have a 1995 Lumina with a 3.1 and I am getting really bad gas mileage around 12 mpg. I have asked several mechanics and they have said that is the O2 sensor. I have replaced this and it did improve the mpg slightly but it is still not the 29 it used to get. I have also replaced the knock sensor, and the throttle posistion sensor. What else could cause this drastic loss in gas mileage? Thank you, I have a 1995 Lumina with a 3.1 and I am getting really bad gas mileage around 12 mpg. I have asked several mechanics and they have said that is the O2 sensor. I have replaced this and it did improve the mpg slightly but it is still not the 29 it used to get. I have also replaced the knock sensor, and the throttle posistion sensor. What else could cause this drastic loss in gas mileage?

Thank you, ]]> Lumina thenextyou http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969704 misfire at 2000 rpm and above http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969668&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:48:52 GMT 1998 3.1 lumina has a misfire at 2000 rpm and above. Recently did lower and unpper intake gaskets middle ignition coil pack cam sensor champion double plainum plugs motorcraft wire set Cleaned throttle body a set of used injectors from salvage yard thermostat Started car after above work was completed. Car ran rough at idle check engine light came started flashing for 30 seconds then went solid. Continued let car run and purge of air in coolant loop. Turned off after it reached OT Pulled negative battery cable. Codes came back. Pulled neg cable again and checked all sensor connections. Codes came back Pulled neg cable and undid two large pin connectors near altenator and re connected Car ran great at idle and no codes Ran down 25 mph street ran great 35 mph street started to stumble a bit 50 mph road chugging type misfire, lack of power when pedal mashed When you let up on the pedal during a misfire or chugging episode the car smooths out with some power but when you accelerate especially up a hill this load makes the misfire show up more. There are no cades at this time When I had codes they were P0101 MAF and P0300 random misfire I rechecked spark at each wire at the coils and a good hot spark is present Any ideas? Thanks 1998 3.1 lumina has a misfire at 2000 rpm and above.
Recently did
lower and unpper intake gaskets
middle ignition coil pack
cam sensor
champion double plainum plugs
motorcraft wire set
Cleaned throttle body
a set of used injectors from salvage yard
thermostat

Started car after above work was completed. Car ran rough at idle
check engine light came started flashing for 30 seconds then went solid. Continued let car run and purge of air in coolant loop.
Turned off after it reached OT
Pulled negative battery cable. Codes came back.
Pulled neg cable again and checked all sensor connections.
Codes came back
Pulled neg cable and undid two large pin connectors near altenator and re connected
Car ran great at idle and no codes
Ran down 25 mph street ran great
35 mph street started to stumble a bit
50 mph road chugging type misfire, lack of power when pedal mashed
When you let up on the pedal during a misfire or chugging episode the car smooths out with some power but when you accelerate especially up a hill this load makes the misfire show up more.
There are no cades at this time
When I had codes they were P0101 MAF and P0300 random misfire
I rechecked spark at each wire at the coils and a good hot spark is present

Any ideas? Thanks ]]> Lumina kramerpage http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969668 Broken manifold vacuum port 3.1 L http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969564&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:50 GMT Hello all. I am finishing up my 1998 lumina 3.1L lower and upper gasket set. I purchased the fel-pro kit at advance auto with all the needed gaskets. Also got new injector orings, fuel line orings, thermostat, upper lower hoses, heater core quick disconnect and so on....

I have enjoyed the project and appreciate the help I got from this site. Our mechanic quoted $1673.00 for the job. He recommended that I junk the car. This is my sons car by the way.The car had other issues like #2 and #4 fuel injector bad. Cam sensor cracked and defective. #3 and #4 spark plug wires open.

So I have invested $330 so far and I am ready to start her up. BUT I found a broken vacuum port on the upper aluminum manifold front drivers side near the pcv.

Now this port is sheared clean off. I was saddened as the excitement of the completion and start up slowly sank like a tropical sunset.

Reduced 85%
665 x 444 (59.63K)


Here is a pic of a 3.4 with the same port that is broken on my 3.1 for illustration purpose.

Does anyone have a fix for this port that they can share other than get a new upper manifold from the salvage yard. I'm so close but yet so far away.
Thanks
Rick ]]> Lumina kramerpage http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969564 98 lumina dieing out after warmed up http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969424&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:04:31 GMT hello I have a 98 lumina 3.8. I've had this problem for a while now and cant figure it out. I have the following trouble codes p0102, p0171, p0452. I start the car and let it just idle in my driveway, it runs fine for 6-8 minutes then the idle drops momentarily then kicks up, and after repeating this a few time the engine stalls. From a cold start while driving the vehcle it usually runs fine the first few miles. however while accelerating it will studder for a split second usually above 2500 rpm it doesnt do it every time while accelerating, but does it frequently. After the car has driven a good distance it may die out at a light, while accelerating, or while at cruising speed it runs fine but just dies out, starts back up fine but may die out instantly again or a few minutes later. I replaced the fuel pump a few months back along with the fuel filter, cleaned the maf sensor and checked all over for vacumn leaks with no signs of any. someone please help:banghead: ]]> Lumina 4evrbad http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969424 <![CDATA[96 lumina, blinker sound & lights flash??]]> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969364&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:11:06 GMT i have a 96 lumina with a 3.1 motor, when i start the car or when i open any door their is a clicking on - off, on -off ( kinda sounds like the blinker relay ) and i swear it feels like the relay is under my left foot! it runs for about 1-2 minutes then stops by itself. but it is deffinatley NOT the blinker and as it clicks the dome light flashes in the same rythem as the blinking sound...it does it EVERY time i start the car or open the door with the key in the "run" position... also the "anti lock brake" light is on in the dash. could this be linked to the abs somehow? is it letting me know their is a problem? the brakes work good, no problems. :runaround:its driving me nuts!!! :jump3::swear: ]]> Lumina tennykimble http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969364 Throttle Bottle to Rear Valve Cover tube? http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969356&goto=newpost Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:06:16 GMT I'm getting codes after codes now and my buddy says a vac leak could be causing them all.

I found the tube running from just before the TB to the rear valve cover is busted where it goes into the valve cover. What is this tube called and where can I find it?

Thanks as always. ]]> Lumina Forscythe87 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969356