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Originally Posted by rodeo02
Good info Mike! In reality though, even the IMG issue isn't such a big deal on the GMs if you catch it early. Worst case you pay an independent shop to install a set of Fel-Pro gaskets or the likes and you are good to go. I've never seen one bomb out before 70Kmi anyway (had several in the family). Get the gaskets done, a new set of spark-plugs and wires while you are in there, a coolant swap, about $800 and you are good to go for the life of the vehicle. IMO, the 4T65E AT is the best of the MV transaxles as well. All that aside though, IMO it's everything surrounding the drivetrain on the GM minivans that is not up to snuff with the rest. GM MV's have gone the way of the Freestar anyway. 2008+ all we have are:
Chrysler/Dodge
Toyota Sienna
Honda Ody
Nissan Quest (not sure if that's going to stay or not?)
Hyundai/Kia.
Joel
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I will agree with you on the gaskets, I have done the replacement twice now for friends, one on a Grand Am, one on a Venture, and both really weren't that difficult. Like you said, toss in new plugs, wires, maybe a new t-stat, and you can chalk it up to a slightly more difficult tune up (cause you just about have to do all that work to even get to the plugs! ) The one I did recently was the Venture, and I did the whole job for about 200 bucks. Used the Felpro gaskets, they worked very well.
I currently have a 2002 Windstar, and am going to keep that baby going as long as possible. It's doing well. I do like the new GMC Acadia, but probably will go with the new Dodge van, since I barely fit my three kiddos and their stuff in the van! Gonna stay away from the foreign stuff purely on principle, I live and work in Detroit, and I want to keep my house and my job, as well as my friends and neighbors houses and jobs!
10-29-2007, 01:17 PM
Nothin' wrong with dist caps but come on! Talk about a step back in time.
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