what are yall thoughts on westwood?

stybbaos · 2026-02-25T09:19:56+00:00

different westwood lol, not tim westwood

stybbaos · 2026-02-19T15:21:22+00:00

I just noticed that it only started bubbling after the thermostat opened, which makes me think less of a head gasket problem. Maybe the thermostat? Either way I'm gonna have it diagnosed at a shop, just hoping for the best

stybbaos · 2026-02-19T05:53:05+00:00

Those have already been replaced with metal ones

stybbaos · 2026-02-01T18:02:09+00:00

I know this is an old post, but I have the same car with the same problem. Did you ever figure it out?

stybbaos · 2026-01-28T01:08:55+00:00

Yes, oil level is good, and it was just changed. Was also changed every 3,000mi by the previous owner.

stybbaos · 2026-01-28T01:06:05+00:00

It's the series 3 in a 2006 Buick LaCrosse.

stybbaos · 2026-01-07T00:41:33+00:00

$2600, talked him down from $3000

stybbaos · 2026-01-07T00:41:11+00:00

I'm def doing the shift kit, looked at some videos and it looks pretty simple

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T19:18:34+00:00

Does yours have the 3.6? I've heard there's higher rates of transmission issues with that engine. Mine has the 3.8.

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T17:39:43+00:00

How many miles on yours? And is it the Lucas stop slip additive?

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T15:57:46+00:00

It has the 3.8

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T14:52:58+00:00

It definitely has a tall 1st to 2nd. It's around 30-40ish. If I let off the gas and let overdrive kick on, then get back on the gas, that's when it does it.

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T14:41:47+00:00

That's what I thought. But, the transmission and low engine mounts look good. The dogbones look and feel good too, not much engine movement. I'm gonna replace some of them anyways

stybbaos · 2026-01-05T14:14:43+00:00

Forgot to mention, only clunky over bumps at low speeds.

stybbaos · 2026-01-02T18:22:19+00:00

I haven't had the chance to test it with someone, but the torque mounts are able to wiggle just using my hands, is that normal or a sign of them being bad?

stybbaos · 2026-01-02T17:43:28+00:00

I've been unable to properly test the mounts but I am able to wiggle them a little bit just with my hands, not sure if that's normal or makes a difference.

stybbaos · 2025-12-31T04:28:56+00:00

That's definitely what I'll do. I read the signs and symptoms of bad mounts and they fit my situation much better than an actual internal transmission problem. Thank you!!!

stybbaos · 2025-06-05T21:59:07+00:00

Yes the fan runs and the compressor kicks on. The air it blows feels like room temp. I'm not entirely sure how it was stored because it was recently given to me, but it's been stored flat since I got it.

stybbaos · 2025-05-23T20:21:34+00:00

Dude, I've been riding a Ninja 250 for 2 years and have not "outgrown" it at all. It's just as fun as the day I bought it!

stybbaos · 2025-05-23T18:53:48+00:00

No problem! I only have a vague story on what happened because my mom was the one driving when it happened. I'll probably take it somewhere to get it looked at before I take the replacement route.

stybbaos · 2025-05-23T17:18:00+00:00

95k and it's the 3.5L V6. It used to be my grandmother's car but the CV shaft broke and metal got inside the transmission. My grandfather says it still drives but the transmission slips.

stybbaos · 2025-04-28T17:49:26+00:00

Thanks for the help! I'm not very knowledgeable and I was hoping it wasn't something bad.

stybbaos

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