1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine cooling Problems

“The intake gasket leaked anti-freeze. The consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. The consumer was told that these 3.1 liter engines had a lot of problems.”

“While traveling 55mph on highway without prior warning consumer began to experience engine failure. After vehicle was taken to an out of state repair shop it was discovered that engine had blown up. Consumer replaced entire engine at his own expense. When consumer returned home, dealer and manufacturer were contatced, but refused to reimburse for repairs.”

“While driving, engine failed causing loss of power, dealer stated a rod came through the engine block, upon inspection dealer found the wrong size oil drain plug on the oil pan, consumer states two computers were previously installed due to vehicle experiencing power loss, fuel filter was also replaced in an attempt to correct the problem, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs.”

“The vehicle was getting so hot that it melted plastic and rubber fittings under the vehicle, which caused the spring on the passenger side to break and come down and bend the sway bar that separates the rear tires and burnt all the wires under the car on the right side and up through the floor of the car damaging the electrical harness and burning the interior.”

“While traveling vehicle would lose all power. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that timing chain needed to be replacd . Returned timing chain was replaced three times. Please provide further information.”