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3.1L life expectancy

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Old March 10th, 2017 | 1:43 PM
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Hello all,


I just bought a nice 1992 Cavalier with the 3.1L. It has 208K miles on it.


How long can these motor last?


I don't have mechanical history of the car unfortunately.


Anything I should check right away?


it sounds good, no knocks or clicking, oil pressure is high. 60+
Old March 10th, 2017 | 3:09 PM
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Originally Posted by luebkeb
Hello all,


I just bought a nice 1992 Cavalier with the 3.1L. It has 208K miles on it.


How long can these motor last?


I don't have mechanical history of the car unfortunately.


Anything I should check right away?


it sounds good, no knocks or clicking, oil pressure is high. 60+
I have 186K on mine. The real only engine problem was lower intake manifold gasket leaking coolent into the oil pan.




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