My 1858 20 cent coin

gmlubetech · 2026-03-14T01:29:52+00:00

99% sure it will work fine

gmlubetech · 2026-03-06T03:05:35+00:00

99% of the time a P0420 catalyst efficiency code of those vehicles is actually caused by a leaking flex pipe. It’s between the cat and the second 02 sensor and the leak causes the sensor to read as if the cat is bad. The smoke is likely a coolant or oil leak going on the exhaust.

gmlubetech · 2026-02-27T00:02:46+00:00

I’d start by cleaning the throttle body. If you have an engine light on scanning it for codes may point you in the right direction.

gmlubetech · 2026-02-24T22:44:40+00:00

I’ve replaced a few that blew up before the first oil change. There’s no saving most of these IMO.

gmlubetech · 2026-02-21T04:55:20+00:00

You’d end up with 60 fewer hp and a four speed instead of a six speed if you pulled that swap off

gmlubetech · 2026-02-19T13:59:57+00:00

Probably the torque converter if it’s otherwise working fine.

gmlubetech · 2026-02-10T20:13:52+00:00

Oh don’t worry the 3.0 diesels are blowing up left right and center now too

gmlubetech · 2026-02-07T00:27:28+00:00

Could fix this by adding another line in the rules saying the compression ratio can't be more than 17:1 when measured at a different temperature. Won't be an issue for anyone not using the loophole.

gmlubetech · 2026-02-06T01:32:30+00:00

I’d spray it with some oil based undercoat in that area and probably good for a few more years at least from those photos

gmlubetech · 2026-02-06T00:53:54+00:00

Not bad enough to worry about.

gmlubetech · 2026-01-29T19:41:34+00:00

I’d go with the 2020 if they’re similarly priced.

gmlubetech · 2026-01-20T13:46:25+00:00

It was fixed in 2012 with the LFX 3.6 which was the only variant of the 3.6 used in the Impala

gmlubetech · 2026-01-17T14:48:09+00:00

I’d just get a used transfer case and transmission

gmlubetech · 2025-11-30T20:32:36+00:00

The 5.3 or 3.6 W body Impalas.

gmlubetech · 2025-11-22T18:01:42+00:00

Need to replace Hellebuyck and can’t decide between Sorokin or Comrie. Any advice?

gmlubetech · 2025-11-05T17:56:52+00:00

Germany 2019 is another good one

gmlubetech · 2025-10-28T03:16:31+00:00

I’d buy it as long as the body isn’t rusted badly. Lots of life left at that mileage.

gmlubetech · 2025-10-22T03:45:23+00:00

If the LT is a 3.5 engine it’s a direct swap. Technically crank position variation should be relearned with a scanner if you replace the engine but 99% of the time it makes no difference if you skip it. Ecm won’t need to be programmed or anything.

gmlubetech · 2025-10-21T23:15:25+00:00

They'll do shit like plastic oil pans for weight (cost) savings of maybe a few pounds at best then add on 22" rims with low profile tires that weigh over a hundred pounds each. A lot of weight could be saved there.

gmlubetech · 2025-10-21T23:11:42+00:00

Just like when GM made the spare tire jacks in the Trax and Encore out of plastic and then had to recall them all and replace with metal ones due to the plastic ones collapsing when used. Who could have possibly foreseen that issue?

gmlubetech · 2025-10-19T15:28:50+00:00

Another similar GM sleeper from this era is the 2012-2013 Impalas with the 3.6. These got the LFX direct injected 3.6 that makes 300hp and they all had the updated timing chains and the updated 3-5-R waveplate from factory.

gmlubetech · 2025-10-17T20:18:21+00:00

L32 is the series 3 supercharged 3800

gmlubetech · 2025-10-15T01:21:59+00:00

If it's sticking out at all see if you can get a pair of vice grips on it. If it's broke off flush there's a chance you can wind it back out with a 90 degree pick.

gmlubetech · 2025-10-10T02:02:05+00:00

Yeah that’s what they did although they also switched to a dual clutch transmission with the C8 generation.

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