The starter had to be replaced when I first got it. It was making an annoying sound and I thought it was serious, but it only was the crankshaft pulley which cost me $400.
I cannot tell you how satisfied I am with this car. I have customized it with some chrome wiper blades and fog lights, and that really brought it out. I also have a custom sound system. When it comes to power my ciera is no corvette, but damn!! Accelerate quickly and you're already going 55mph! The engine power is the best thing about this car. The only thing I wish it had is the 4-speed automatic OD trans, other than that I love this car!
Re the crankshaft pulley:
I assume you're referring to the 3300 V6. On this engine, the pulley is the "harmonic balancer" type, which is a composite of steel and fairly dense rubber. The idea is that the rubber between the forward end of the crankshaft and the serpentine belt will help minimize vibration and allow the engine to run more smoothly.
Unsure what the standard life expectancy is on one of these. Mine was about 13 years old when it started to disintegrate in Chicago rush hour traffic. The engine clattered noisier than heck, and I assumed I was about to throw a connecting rod. Parts and labor in the city ran just over $400, but with that replaced the car runs nearly perfectly.
Anyone have any idea what (if any) kind of preventative maintenance can be done to keep the harmonic balancer from drying out/separating/blowing up the engine?
I own a 1993 cutlass ciera and I have a problem with its crank pulley. Can someone please tell me where to find a new one?? If so please mail me to jcmc60@hotmail.com Thanks.
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