that is the question that I ask.
Here is the low down:
1997 oldsmobile 88LS 3800(3.8L) All original engine and tranny with very close to 340K miles.
Transmission Chain is slipping and I'm looking at options....
I am not likely to get a new car, I like the car and I have the cash flow to repair. The car's body, suspension and tires are all in excellent condition. Paint is faded here and there, but that does not bother me at all. Engine does not burn oil! yet knock on wood, unless if i run too thin an oil-some of you know i have experimented with that.
Options:
Replace chain only
New/rebuilt tranny
Replace both tranny and engine
Please discuss and ask if you have any questions...
(Trav;hoping you weigh in on this and others who have and enjoy this car, but all perspectives are welcomed)
P.S. Mods hope it's ok here, i weighed whether to put in mechanical/maintenance or here in general automotive topics....
Here is the low down:
1997 oldsmobile 88LS 3800(3.8L) All original engine and tranny with very close to 340K miles.
Transmission Chain is slipping and I'm looking at options....
I am not likely to get a new car, I like the car and I have the cash flow to repair. The car's body, suspension and tires are all in excellent condition. Paint is faded here and there, but that does not bother me at all. Engine does not burn oil! yet knock on wood, unless if i run too thin an oil-some of you know i have experimented with that.
Options:
Replace chain only
New/rebuilt tranny
Replace both tranny and engine
Please discuss and ask if you have any questions...
(Trav;hoping you weigh in on this and others who have and enjoy this car, but all perspectives are welcomed)
P.S. Mods hope it's ok here, i weighed whether to put in mechanical/maintenance or here in general automotive topics....
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