Anybody with higher mileage? (2.4 owners ONLY!) - Page 9

RocketFast321 · 09-25-2009, 09:01 AM

The Good
103k i found out why my trans was shifting wonkey. It has been leaking fluid for a while. The metal/rubber gasket dry rotted. The one that came with the filter kit was just rubber, and it sucks. I still have the same slow leak, but the trans shifts like butter now

It does not clunk as loud going into gear. I will be replacing it with a dealer metal/ rubber gasket. Not alot of metal was in the pan, but was a nice layer of sludge.

The Bad
My water pump in leaking, and has been leaking for a while. But it never leaked on the ground. But i see it where is was leaking out the weep hole.

joeplaysbass · 10-01-2009, 09:30 PM

my '01 SE turned 111,111 (miles) the other day. i cringe typing this because i don't want to jynx it but the only thing i've replaced on the engine has been the water outlet! im thinking about doing some new plugs and boots soon too.

i had the trans rebuilt at 106k because it was shifting really rough, turns out there were a couple of internal problems (little chunks of metal, broken springs) inside. but the engine itself has been great!

i just had her inspected a week ago and the first thing the mechanic said to me was "that's one of these f***ed up Quad4's with the water pump!" but after he inspected it he said it looked great and i was good to go. he said just watch the engine heat, and when the water pump goes, get rid of the car because the job is too expensive. so we'll see how long she lasts.

skyybudha · 10-03-2009, 03:12 PM

190000 + on my 97 se

GrandAmGuy86 · 10-06-2009, 03:54 PM

156,000 on my 97 ga

whitese85 · 10-16-2009, 02:41 PM

my 2000 SE just hit 112,000 on my second set of triple tread tires....

Fendi · 10-18-2009, 09:36 PM

131,6xx Miles on my 97' SE. When I bought it in summer 2005, it had 104,xxx miles. I mainly used it to commute back and forth to school.

I'm hoping to clock many more miles in the future. Especially now since I have new struts, control arms and tires.

gir · 11-06-2009, 11:32 PM

I have a 98 se with only 70k on the 2.4. It's a little goofy now and then but still has
a nice kick to it. Only had to replace plugs once, about to change the first belt this weekend. What do you guys average around the city? I usually get around 220-280 miles a tank of mostly all city driving.

GAJ83 · 11-07-2009, 09:18 AM

212k+ on the original motor and tranny. Still running strong and shifting right. Really, I've been quite fortunate in the repair department. All new set of lower control arm bushings, new tie-rod ends, new waterpump and gasket, new exhaust manifold flex pipe, that's about it.

The waterpump is a bugger, but be sure to get it done right. It was about $550 at my favorite mechanic. Figure you get a new waterpump, gaskets for the pump and timing chain cover, and in my case someone you trust looking all that timing crap over. My pump lasted just over 200k so compared to the more economical, belt-driven waterpumps, it lasted quite a long time.

Jmeade4507 · 11-09-2009, 06:36 PM

I have under 130,000 miles on my 2000 Pontiac GA

BUT I Spun a bearing

Then, the piston slammed against my head and cracked a peice off...

So now I'm at full rebuild status.....=(

To Be Continued.....lol

theMessenjah44 · 11-09-2009, 07:46 PM

rolled 222,222 miles today

do I win?

starsnmoons145 · 11-10-2009, 12:58 AM

I just rolled 213000 on my 2000 SE model.

grandamSE00 · 11-10-2009, 02:35 AM

116,xxx on the 00SE. Never had a problem with it. Still with factory tires and everything, but she is due for a change here in a week or two.

GrandAmSE1Dude · 11-10-2009, 09:47 AM

152000 i have a bearing saying hello to me just trying to figure out which one

monstermatic · 11-22-2009, 11:02 AM

My girlfriends 96 SE has 246k and change. She's had it since 98k and it's the only car she's ever had. It's seen some better days though.

Irish1BKR · 12-16-2009, 06:55 AM

2000 Grand Am SE
112,000
She is a great car! Putting tires on for the winter and new front brakes.

MacPhisto · 12-28-2009, 11:20 AM

2000 GAGT

Ready for this?

267,875 Miles

The Laundry List Of What's Been Done:
Front Brakes (twice)
Rear Struts
Front Strut Mounts
Front Springs (mounts and springs failed almost simultaneously within 16 hours of each other)
Tires (twice)
Coil Pack
Coil Housing
TPS
Radiator
Fan

The good news: Just got a 2000 Alero to use as a donor car! The engine on that one only has ~42K but the tranny is exploded and no good. But shoot, everything else is cash!

litdevil316 · 12-29-2009, 02:13 PM

would love to find a donor car. but one with a good working 5spd. lol. almost 115k on this one, and i know the auto seen better days, with whats done to the motor (at about 84k)

jmgubbins5 · 12-29-2009, 02:20 PM

86,000

01SE24 · 12-31-2009, 11:07 AM

Just hit 100,000 miles (161,000kms) and still going. Need to get myself an idle air control valve, though.. don't really want to drop $100 on a new one, though..

hotrodlarry · 12-31-2009, 09:44 PM

156,000+ on a 2000 SE here. It's my girlfriend's daily driver.

09-25-2009, 09:01 AM	#161
RocketFast321 80's Child Join Date: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 67 Location: Montgomery,Al Name: William Age: 24 Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1.5 Engine: 2.4 LD9 Best ET: 17.21@80.1	The Good 103k i found out why my trans was shifting wonkey. It has been leaking fluid for a while. The metal/rubber gasket dry rotted. The one that came with the filter kit was just rubber, and it sucks. I still have the same slow leak, but the trans shifts like butter now It does not clunk as loud going into gear. I will be replacing it with a dealer metal/ rubber gasket. Not alot of metal was in the pan, but was a nice layer of sludge. The Bad My water pump in leaking, and has been leaking for a while. But it never leaked on the ground. But i see it where is was leaking out the weep hole. __________________ William (Warning can't type) My car use to be a rental car in Boca Raton,FL Mom's 97 Malibu 3100 & 01 Grand Am Se 2.4 Will's 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon 3oh7 5.0

10-06-2009, 03:54 PM	#164
GrandAmGuy86 Black Knight Join Date: Nov 28, 2007 Member Number: 24163 Location: Chicago,IL Name: David Age: 23 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4L Twin Cam LD9	156,000 on my 97 ga __________________ Mods:Spectre WAI,Thrush Turbo Exhaust, Nokya H.I.D 7000K Style Headlight Bulbs(Lo.Beam)&Foglight Bulbs, Blue Pilot Lower Interior LED Bulbs Audio:Alpine CDE-9884 Head Unit, Alpine Type-R's(Rear Deck)&Type-S's(Front Door)

10-18-2009, 09:36 PM	#166
Fendi GAOC Newbie Join Date: Jan 25, 2009 Member Number: 29368 Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 2.4L	131,6xx Miles on my 97' SE. When I bought it in summer 2005, it had 104,xxx miles. I mainly used it to commute back and forth to school. I'm hoping to clock many more miles in the future. Especially now since I have new struts, control arms and tires. Last edited by Fendi; 10-18-2009 at 09:38 PM.

11-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#168
GAJ83 Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Member Number: 23642 Location: Zeeland, MI Age: 26 Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4L DOHC	212k+ on the original motor and tranny. Still running strong and shifting right. Really, I've been quite fortunate in the repair department. All new set of lower control arm bushings, new tie-rod ends, new waterpump and gasket, new exhaust manifold flex pipe, that's about it. The waterpump is a bugger, but be sure to get it done right. It was about $550 at my favorite mechanic. Figure you get a new waterpump, gaskets for the pump and timing chain cover, and in my case someone you trust looking all that timing crap over. My pump lasted just over 200k so compared to the more economical, belt-driven waterpumps, it lasted quite a long time. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 SCT 1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE

11-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#169
Jmeade4507 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2009 Member Number: 32688 Location: Las Vegas Name: Joshua Age: 22 Sex: M Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4L	Holy @#$%^ I have under 130,000 miles on my 2000 Pontiac GA BUT I Spun a bearing Then, the piston slammed against my head and cracked a peice off... So now I'm at full rebuild status.....=( To Be Continued.....lol

10-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#162
joeplaysbass Junior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2008 Member Number: 27776 Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania Name: Joe Sex: M Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.4L L4	my '01 SE turned 111,111 (miles) the other day. i cringe typing this because i don't want to jynx it but the only thing i've replaced on the engine has been the water outlet! im thinking about doing some new plugs and boots soon too. i had the trans rebuilt at 106k because it was shifting really rough, turns out there were a couple of internal problems (little chunks of metal, broken springs) inside. but the engine itself has been great! i just had her inspected a week ago and the first thing the mechanic said to me was "that's one of these f***ed up Quad4's with the water pump!" but after he inspected it he said it looked great and i was good to go. he said just watch the engine heat, and when the water pump goes, get rid of the car because the job is too expensive. so we'll see how long she lasts.

10-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#163
skyybudha GAOC Newbie Join Date: Feb 25, 2009 Member Number: 29838 Model Year: 97 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3 L	190000 + on my 97 se

10-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#165
whitese85 Frequent Poster Join Date: May 17, 2009 Member Number: 30976 Model Year: 2000 Car: pontiac grand am Engine: 2.4L	my 2000 SE just hit 112,000 on my second set of triple tread tires....

11-06-2009, 11:32 PM	#167
gir Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 31, 2007 Member Number: 18890 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 98/96 Car: Pontiac/Dodge Grand Am/Stratus SE/ES Engine: 2.4L DOHC/2.5L V6	I have a 98 se with only 70k on the 2.4. It's a little goofy now and then but still has a nice kick to it. Only had to replace plugs once, about to change the first belt this weekend. What do you guys average around the city? I usually get around 220-280 miles a tank of mostly all city driving.

11-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#170
theMessenjah44 GAOC Addict Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Member Number: 21156 Location: Illinois Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4	rolled 222,222 miles today do I win? __________________

11-10-2009, 12:58 AM	#171
starsnmoons145 GAOC Newbie Join Date: Nov 09, 2009 Member Number: 32935 Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4L	I just rolled 213000 on my 2000 SE model.

11-10-2009, 02:35 AM	#172
grandamSE00 GAOC is teh new drugz Join Date: Oct 15, 2009 Member Number: 32663 Location: Willard, OH Name: Jonathan Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand am SE Engine: 2.4L LD9 Best ET: 16.73@82.34	116,xxx on the 00SE. Never had a problem with it. Still with factory tires and everything, but she is due for a change here in a week or two.

11-22-2009, 11:02 AM	#174
monstermatic GAOC Newbie Join Date: Apr 19, 2009 Member Number: 30635 Model Year: 1996 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.3 Quad4	My girlfriends 96 SE has 246k and change. She's had it since 98k and it's the only car she's ever had. It's seen some better days though.

12-16-2009, 06:55 AM	#175
Irish1BKR MYST'S MOMMA Join Date: Jul 09, 2008 Member Number: 26781 Location: MA Name: Beth Age: 40 Sex: F Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE II Engine: 2.4	2000 Grand Am SE 112,000 She is a great car! Putting tires on for the winter and new front brakes.

12-28-2009, 11:20 AM	#176
MacPhisto Heel to the Steel Join Date: Sep 05, 2009 Member Number: 32229 Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.4 Twin Cam Quad4	2000 GAGT Ready for this? 267,875 Miles The Laundry List Of What's Been Done: Front Brakes (twice) Rear Struts Front Strut Mounts Front Springs (mounts and springs failed almost simultaneously within 16 hours of each other) Tires (twice) Coil Pack Coil Housing TPS Radiator Fan The good news: Just got a 2000 Alero to use as a donor car! The engine on that one only has ~42K but the tranny is exploded and no good. But shoot, everything else is cash!

12-29-2009, 02:13 PM	#177
litdevil316 101st Parkinglot RANGER!! Join Date: May 03, 2003 Member Number: 1932 Location: hagerstownMD/fortcampbellKY/SOUTH-AFGAHNSTAN Name: Nick Age: 28 Sex: M Model Year: 97 Car: pontiac Grand Am xSE Engine: 2.4L tc (+0.020over)	would love to find a donor car. but one with a good working 5spd. lol. almost 115k on this one, and i know the auto seen better days, with whats done to the motor (at about 84k) __________________ 1997 Grand Am SE Black Coupe 17"rims BFG gforceTAsKDWs -RSM 62TB w/ported mani;JBodyPerf p/p head,perf cams;header:BremboRotors-HawkHPS-pads -RSM front STB; B&G 1.6drop/KYBs-MagnaFlow muffler,2.5" exhaust, MSDcoil Cnvrsn 2005 GMC Canyon crewcab z71-4x4 3.5L I5 MY Cardomain My MySpace My PhotoBucket *2009 HarleyDavidson Sportster 883 Custom

12-29-2009, 02:20 PM	#178
jmgubbins5 SHUT IT DOWN Join Date: Oct 08, 2008 Member Number: 27899 Location: lancaster pa Name: john Age: 30 Sex: M Model Year: 2001 Car: pontiac grand am se Engine: 2.4	86,000 __________________ id rather be golfing!

12-31-2009, 11:07 AM	#179
01SE24 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 04, 2009 Member Number: 28998 Location: Canada, eh? Name: Adam Sex: M Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: LD9	Just hit 100,000 miles (161,000kms) and still going. Need to get myself an idle air control valve, though.. don't really want to drop $100 on a new one, though..

12-31-2009, 09:44 PM	#180
hotrodlarry GAOC Newbie Join Date: Dec 29, 2009 Member Number: 33428 Location: Claremont, NH Name: Larry Sex: M Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin Cam	156,000+ on a 2000 SE here. It's my girlfriend's daily driver.