Original factory motor and what things went wrong?
2200 ohv
2.4 twin cam
2.2 eco
97 2.2OHV and the only engine thing I know of that went wrong was both the crank and the cam sensors went at the same time. otherwise, steering rack imploded and wouldn't do anything at all. quite funny really.
I'd like to be a member..who knows though..143k and counting
I currently have 178k. no major issues. I know I can make it past the 200k mark. this is a 2.2 ohv, btw. I had a '90 cav vl with the 2.2 and it died on the highway with 425k on the clock. I just figured at that mileage it was no longer worth fixing. Maybe i shoulda kept it and gone for an insane record, but there comes a time to let go.
My buddies and I have a beater 96 sunturd with 186k and the besides the clutch...the power steering rack went out so were just strong arming the car around haha. I know we'll hit 200k no prob the car still runs strong...ohv btw.
Salvatiosix wrote:Ohv FTW
x2. something doesn't have to be powerful to be tough.
1997 2.2 OHV (only 122,000 miles)
1.Fuel injectors
2. couple of alternators
3. couple of batteries
4. belts
5. radiator hose
4. starter
5. fuel pump
6. struts
7. belt tensoiner pulley
this car has had it's share of problems, the starter, fuel pump, and fuel injectors, are all my fault for driving stupid cuz the car was my mom's, and I used to steal it and go as fast as I could with it, now that it's mine I'm more responsible with it, and I love this car more than I love my girlfriend, or anything else that I own for that matter
im at 156k and still running strong on the 98. the 99 only has 46k
i just put a crank in a 96 cavi 2.2 ohv with 224000 miles on it
My '96 is at 249.7K miles. Rebuilt the 2.2 motor & tranny at 197K when the ex warped the head, runnig w/o a thermostat or sufficiant coolant. Rebuilt the motor w/ +.75mm overbore, but the cylinder walls looked good, didn't really need to be overbored. Repairs before that: alternator, water pump and timing chain. Otherwise normal wear and tear items(batteries, belts, plugs, etc...).
BTW, theres a "How many miles does your ______________ have" thread on each of the different motors
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I have 163,000 miles on my 2000 2.4L and still enjoy the car.
The only major item I have had to replace is the fuel pump at about 120k miles.
Everything else is OEM, even the water pump.
Of course I have had to replace the battery, brake pads, oh yeah, the PS pump started leaking last year so I replaced that.
Still get 34mpg on the highway and 28-29 mpg combined. I've been running Mobil 1 for the last 65k miles with 10k mile oil change intervals.
ive got 335,xxx KM's on my 97 sunfire that i just bought...thats roughly 208,xxx miles. engine itself doesnt really need anywork, though you can tell by the sound its getting old, lol.. going to swap it out with a 175,xxx KM (109,xxx mile) engine out of the cavy...
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1997 4 door black sunfire - 2200 - 335,xxx KM's
Mods : GrandAm Wing...more to come..
1997 2 door white cavy - 2200 - 175,xxx KM's
Mods : Nothing yet....
taking the 2200 out of the cavy and throwing it into the sunfire, taking the 3100 out of my friends GrandAm and throwing it into the cavy. XD Definatly a work in process...
my 96 z-24 has 196k and still countin jus had to rebuild the engine when i threw a rod bearing
heres a pic
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1997 4 door black sunfire - 2200 - 335,xxx KM's
Mods : GrandAm Wing...more to come..
1997 2 door white cavy - 2200 - 175,xxx KM's
Mods : Nothing yet....
taking the 2200 out of the cavy and throwing it into the sunfire, taking the 3100 out of my friends GrandAm and throwing it into the cavy. XD Definatly a work in process...
haha thats crazy ^^ even though its higher since in km's its still a lot
i got a 96 2.4 198k .. put a new engine at 180k because previous owner didnt change the oil and i beat the hell out of it.. im still on oem window motors tho which im amazed about lol
bought a 98 cavalier 2200 engine origional owner said he hasnt had to replace anything except exhaust system and o2 sensor . alternator bearing is going now though 372,000 highway kms
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I think if i do it right i should have no problem seeing 200,000 or even more, even though at 103,000 i'm still at the broad end of the spectrum. But i take really good care of the car if i as much as suspect something doesn't sound right bam it gets fixed. Thankfully haven't had too many problems though i did lose a starter once awhile back $600 but i think that was because i went to the dealer. If i had gone to a junkyard or something and gotten one and had them or someone else put it in it may have been cheaper, but probably wouldn't have lasted that long.
My sin has 107k on his 99 Cavi 2door 5-Speed 2.2L - Runs good.
I have 174k on my 2000 2.4L
both my 99 Cavalier (2200 OHV) and 96 Sunfire (2.2l OHV) have right around 180k miles on them and are both still going strong. Bought the Cavalier with 114k miles and the Sunfire with 148k miles. Cavalier had the Head Gasket, Power Steering Pump, Thermostat, & Fan Relay Switch replaced shortly after I bought it. Sunfire just had the Water Pump replaced. Other then that it's just been regular maintenance.
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1998 2.2L OHV
189,000 mi - no major issues - tore out a perfectly good motor for a turbo build
used Mobil 1 Synthetic - no cam wear, bearings were not bad at all, great fuel mileage and compression.
Issues:
Water pump - 180k mi
TPS: don't remember about 100k mi
Rebuilt my 195 Amp alternator
Routine maintenance - serpentine belt - fluids - brakes - plugs & wires - coil packs - battery
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- 0506071526 - My Mileage.jpg (75k)
my 2002 2.2 ecotec has 201k miles on it now... the only thing i have had issues with is the fuel pump went, ignition control module, transmission (f23 manual 2nd gear issue). so far it doesnt smoke, i still get 30 miles per gallon etc...
im shooting for the 200k mark! im at 135k right now.... no major issues... a/c compressor and regular maintance.
Ive got something going on when the engine is at the 3200 rpm range, but no idea what it is yet....
