1985 Pontiac 6000 from North America - Comments

Ignition control module went out twice.

Brake lines had to be replaced.

Power steering system leaks.

Occasional carburetor issues. One recent problem: when the engine is cold, when attempting to start the engine, it generally gets flooded, which is pretty annoying. Did anybody else experience this?

Replaced windshield washer fluid pump.

Transmission is getting jerky, probably on its way out.

Cheap transportation.

Reliable.

Comfortable.

Roomy.

Versatile.

Too bad they've been discontinued?

Are you living in a time warp?

This is a car that was designed some 25 years ago.

The fact that you're talking about a flooded carburetor

should give you a clue. It's called OBSOLETE.

20 years old or not, it IS too bad they've been discontinued. And just because it floods does not make a car obsolete. Many new cars flood as well, the fact of the matter is that just because there are a few flaws with an older car doesn't make it obsolete. It's amazing that so many are going strong after 20 years. It is too bad they've been discontinued, maybe if they were still making cars like the 6000, there wouldn't be so many newer cars sitting in the junkyard.

Yeah, my car is doing the same thing and flooding out. Other than that, it's a good car. Anyone know what to do about the flooding?

Does this have a true carburetor, or is it actually a throttle body fuel injection unit? When an old carburetor floods out, often the problem is that the float inside the carburetor has developed a leak or the porous material becomes saturated with gasoline. The float no longer floats! As it sinks, it allows the check valve to open, which lets more gas into the float bowl even though it is already full. So, gas just starts spilling out of the carburetor until the engine stalls. The other problem could be that the choke is not being pulled open, which could be some sort of worn out solenoid switch or a loose connection. There are various ways to open a choke, and some use a heat-sensitive metal coil that expands when it gets warm, while others use an electric switch that gets a signal from a sending unit in the radiator or intake manifold that senses vacuum of a running engine or warmth of engine coolant. If you suspect the choke, you can start the car without the air cleaner cover and watch to see what the choke flap does. If it never opens up, you have a choke problem.

I have a 6000 and got over 400,000 (mks, KS) out of it and the engine finally gave out. These cars were great and I have kept mine because I am going to totally restore this General Motors 'work of art'. I feel as if my old 6000 is an actual family member.