97 Ls monte carlo, has problems, don't know where to start

[psu927]

something else that might be significant, when I turn the car off, bubbles start coming through the antifreeze expansion tank. Also, I'm not sure but I think it smells strongly of gas. (the tank). BTW I really appreciate the patience and help

[richtazz]

Bubbles in the coolant indicate a blown head gasket. In addition to your misfire issues and lack of power, it sounds as though you need your head gaskets replaced.

[growe58]

Originally Posted by richtazz

Bubbles in the coolant indicate a blown head gasket. In addition to your misfire issues and lack of power, it sounds as though you need your head gaskets replaced.

I don't think you ever said which engine you had, but this is common
on the 3.1. You had inquired about junkyard engines; you will find that
a lot of the cars are in the junkyard because of blown headgaskets
or intake manifold gaskets so you might be better off fixing the one
you've got. I might be crazy, but the space is so limited inside the
car and the engine so easy to pull (leaving transmission in place), I
would give serious consideration to pulling the engine to do the head
gaskets (and of course the intake manifold gasket which has to be
done as well at the same time).

[SyphonX]

i too am having problems with my 97 monte carlo and have no idea where to start it will run but when i shut the car off it takes some time for the car to start again i have to wait for cool down or something and i have replaced the starter on it once only 90k miles and i have no idea whats wrong although my grandfather says that im not getting voltage to the starter

[maxwedge]

Very vague description, does it crank over but not start, or not crank over at all? BTW, welcome to AF.

[SyphonX]

thank you max, the car will start only when it wants too, but if not the car doesnt turn over at all, the interior lights come on and nothing it just sits there i get no response, fyi ive been looking for a month to fix this car lol thank god someone knows more about it then me

[SyphonX]

for the statement above my mother was on another site and she got a reply saying that my problem could be the wire connecting the starter to the battery or it could also be the TCM no idea what that is could someone tell me what that might be please? thank you so much!