Hello.
I just purchased a 1995 Monte Carlo Z34 with a 3.4 DOHC engine.
I have a question.
What is the shaft in the middle of the engine that looks like the cam? Because it has 4 cams on top of the heads and that part I'm talking about broke, and it has a sprocket holding the timing chain and a pulley to the timing belt.
Please contact luis_f_chavez@hotmail.com
Bought a 95 Z-34 about 3 months ago with around 83,000 miles on it. It now is at 95,000 miles, and so far I've had to replace the on board computer. I've got the infamous idle problem, and my driver's side window also starts going off the track when it rains. None of that was serious, but 2 days ago the car all the sudden wouldn't start, I turn the key, and it doesn't turn over. From what I've read its either the starter, battery, or the solenoid. Just replaced the battery which by the way is in the dumbest place I've ever seen (I feel sorry for anyone that owns a 95 Z-34, and has to change, or put water in their battery... have fun with that). So now I'm down to the solenoid, or the starter<----- almost impossible to fix yourself. Still have a lot of payments to go on this baby, and from what I've read she'll keep me nice, and broke. If your considering buying a 95 Z-34 my advice would be Don't.
Hey Guys/Gals, I bought my Monte new in '95 for my wife. It has all the problems that are listed above. I'm glad in some ways that I am not alone.
I'm @ 108,000km now and have ordered new tires for it. After talking to my wrench (he worked in a dealership for years) I'm told that the 3.4 is a half baked engine. The timing belt WILL go and it WILL take out the engine. Replacement is an expensive issue. He tells me that the 3800 is a bullet proof engine and I am now considering a Grand Prix.
Any thoughts?
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