Does Lumina Engine Cradle cross reference with 95' Z34 Monte Carlo?

[derek2134]

Really need to know...

Actually while I am at it, how good of an idea is it to just get the frame bent back " as close as possible" and then aligned by a body shop? I was told this may be no more than $300....Replacing the Engine Cradle is not even going to be possible financially unless I get a junk yard part and more than likely a mechanic on the side, but if the Lumina does cross reference then that vastly increases my chances of finding one in a junk yard...

[wafrederick]

Yes it does and will interchange with Buick Regals,Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme,Pontiac Grand Prix and Lumina since they are all "W" bodies.The way you can tell it is a ''W" body is the 4th vin number.You do need a special tool that holds the engine and transmission up on top.

[maxwedge]

Originally Posted by derek2134

Really need to know...

Actually while I am at it, how good of an idea is it to just get the frame bent back " as close as possible" and then aligned by a body shop? I was told this may be no more than $300....Replacing the Engine Cradle is not even going to be possible financially unless I get a junk yard part and more than likely a mechanic on the side, but if the Lumina does cross reference then that vastly increases my chances of finding one in a junk yard...

Could be they must be both 3.4 dohc engines for the cradle to be the same? Assuming that is what is in the 95 MC z34.

[derek2134]

WaFrederick: Thank you, that does help alot...But when you mention special tool I am definitely worried about cost. Is the method of pulling the cradle back into alignment worth looking into though? I was thinking about going to see a shop Monday that can do it, but if it really isn't a good idea or cannot get my car back into alignment then I guess I will just try to get ahold of that cradle...