Head gasket failure as well as a cracked head, $2,000 repair bill.
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine complaints
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Actuator (timing belt tensioner) has gone out 2 times in 4 months
Due to a defective engine rod there is a knocking noise in the engine compartment which may cause a sudden loss of vehicle control. Dealer had to replace the engine under 50,000 miles. Please provide further information.
When driving at any speed andwithout prior warning, vehicle kept cutting off.
Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. Was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. Have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. Heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. Mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. Said that this is an old problem. Have worn down rotors. Must replace calipers and rotors in rear. Also in rear, emergency brake has failed. Also looks to be old problem. States front brakes also need rotors. Uneven wear on rotors. Mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased. Noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors. Is there anything that can be done?
When driving at 55 MPH there is an oil leakage coming from the head gasket and the vehicle has been in the shop three times for service. Technician suggested that the problem may be due to a warped engine head. Also, pressure is coming from the anti-freeze coolant unit,and the vehicle is overheating.
Power steering hoses and pumps have on three occasions had problems about one month apart.the hose and pump were replaced, and problem still exists. Problems cannot be duplicated. *ak consumer also states there is a whine noise when taking off.
Timing belt wore out, causing the vehicle to lose all power. Dealer not aware of the problem, no warranty, repairs at owners expense.
While traveling the vehicle stalls without indications. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Head gasket failed twice.
The car stalls and stops and the power steering goes out while in operation because of the fuel injector. *ak
Stalls when making turns and mid-turns and loses control because the enginge locks. Please describe in detail.
Computer command and control system failed.
Oil pressure switch leaks.
The oil pump broke and caused the engine to be replaced. Tt
The anti freeze keeps getting in the motor could be from the head gasket . Tt
Bare wires sticking out under driver's seat.
Power steering fluid leak.
Cylinder head cracked while driving; smell of smoke; loss engine power; speed 35 MPH. Tt
Quad four engine repeated problems with head gaskets cracking. Tt
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