Part 1 HERE! Oil in the Radiator! Top End Internal Tear Down! GM 3800 3100 3400 3.8 #mechanic https://youtu.be/A_MSlMsaZgU
Part 2 HERE! Top End Assembly, Lower Intake Reseal 2002 Pontiac Firebird Gm 3800 3.8l https://youtu.be/XSHZspMoHtw
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This is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird with the GM 3.8l 3800 Series II Engine. This vehicle came in with an large oil leak on the engine and an oily substance in the radiator. The antifreeze was mixing with engine oil. The problem is common with this series of engine. The lower intake manifold gaskets deteriorate and case coolant to leak into the engine oil, oil is also allowed to contaminate the cooling system resulting in the fouled coolant and soft radiator hoses. This is multi part repair and is somewhat difficult in this particular car due the firewall and wiper cowl location. We will remove the intake plenum and lower manifold valve covers, and the engine accessories such as alternator, belt, and the tensioner. In this case the belt tensioner also has a heater core bypass built into it so there is engine coolant in the belt tensioner as well. Part one will be the teardown, part two will be engine assembly and the final part will miscellaneous assembly, fluids, cleaning and final inspection. This video is part three of this series. As mentioned in the video this vehicle was featured before due to catastrophic A/C system failure. See links below for all past A/C videos.
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Doing this job in my garage, was assuming it was chugging coolant and leaking on top along with oil pooling on top as well and looking at the lower intake manifold gasket I can see why, currently I’m basically done with the job I go to turn it on and won’t start narrowed it into a fuel problem by spraying starter fluid into the intake but won’t stay starting, did the fuel pump about 1,000 miles ago and doubt it went bad and I did the fuel filter during this job as well, I am getting fuel to the rail I just checked it with a screwdriver looking for different perspectives tomorrow I’m going to crank it without the serpentine belt see if it does anything if it doesn’t start I’m going to check the injector connections.
I miss the days when you could take your car to the carwash and clean the engine bay once or twice a year. Thx for sharing
And then have your wife switch you to decaf lol
Ray-did you leave your click it the dealership? You were missing alot of click its in this video?😅😂
No wire tie equals no thumbs up. Dot your "i" and cross your "t".
ray you should put a lift outside so you can presherwash the under carige so u can get more reeeee dont do that lol
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The only engine I ever had an issue with cleaning off with a hose was the hybrid in my Hyundai Ioniq. It stumbled after starting for about 10 minutes, then it was fine.
hey, you forgot another absolutely freezing state….Minnesota! how rude lol
especially with a convertible on that 4th Gen F-body – its going to flex quite a bit. The 3rd Gen convertibles were really flexy (and rattly) as new
Recently had to replace those elbows in my FWD L67 and what a PITA. So much easier to do when its RWD.
Good tip with the funnel. Didn't think about that one. It make sence when you explained it. Guess I wasn't using my brain-kranium in the right way. Huge thanks by the way.
I live in Ohio and I run 5W-30 in the summer to provide better lubrication in the hotter temps and 5W-20 in the winter to prevent a dry startup in colder temps.
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how utterly stupid is this fool … if he did have service im sure he could apply for a replacement not go looking for a fake one … the fact hes asking for a fake shows hes full of bs
I'm lovin' having the return of rock-n-roll in the background!!!!
I can't believe that big Ray called the Ferrari a "Pontiac Fiero" at the 0:20 mark…….Smh…….Ray, you can't be switchin' back and forth! A Ferrrari is a Ferrari, NOT a Fiero! HA!!!!
Nice video series Ray as always
Ray ignore the BG haters!😂
Love your videos. Coolant vs water. The liquid in the radiator is put there to cool the engine. Water works well as a coolant but causes corrosion and freezes in cold climates so antifreeze is added to the water. So, it is okay to call the water in the radiator coolant even if there is no antifreeze added. Technically antifreeze is not coolant until it is put in the radiator.
What! that don't look like a Fiero to me? 😉
A car where an owner cares is amazing to see. While I don't care for the bird or similar car, this car looks great and you have to give the owner props for taking care of a car. It is not normal for someone to care for their car like this owner does. I try to.
I love strut bars, i get one for every car that I get. My car states 5w30, I use 10w30 in the summer and 5w30 in the winter here in quebec, canada.
Pop-eye likes spin-age…
I like the squirrel commentary… 🙂
This has been a very interesting series of videos on this engine. I don't want to know what the cost of this repair would be, but thinking in the thousands. I did own a 99' Buick Regal with the supercharged 3800 series 2 engine. What a phenomenal powertrain, smooth and quite fuel efficient too. I really beat the hell out of it, so I didn't have it very long- about 8 years. Oh well, thanks for the vids keep em coming.
I'm so glad the "reee" got explained. I've been wondering forever!
Ray is the red bar touching the alternator?
Well hello from Michigan then….lol Love the videos!!
Hands down the GREATEST MOTOR EVER!! The GM 3800 Series-3. Mine is in a 2009 Buick LaCrosse. It was the last year for the 3800 in the Buick LaCrosse. It is an unstoppable work horse and parts have an average price of less than $100.00 and are sold everywhere!
You got it backwards, Ray. If you were somewhere cold, you'd want a 5W-30. 10W-30 is better for warmer climates.
Fiero??? Huh ray I think it’s break time? It’s been a long day? Do u mean fire bird? Or trans am?
That body style is similar to both.
Ray, is it your opinion that it’s ok to spray water on a warm engine? I would like to clean my engine but I’ve always been told not to spray cold water on a hot engine. I trust your advice on this. Thanks.
Glad to see that solvent tank working!
You ever look at Rock Auto for hard to find parts.
Agree with Pat. I'm a FORD guy, always will be.
Man I'm in Louisiana wish I could get you to work on my 2006 envoy…inline 6 motor..ac blower motor won't turn off..even after removing key…and my main harness has splices because a rat chewed through most of it and that's just caused a plethora of issues