Name a car that you wouldn’t take–even if someone paid you

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

I was talking about the Chrysler 2.2L in the K-car.

I don't care about the POS GM Diesel V8.

Antihero (Forum Supporter) said:

kevinatfms said:

SVT Contour. Absolute horrible piece of E36 M3 to work on in any capacity. Better have extra knuckle skin, super glue and health insurance. 

Same goes with the Ford Probe V6.

I've heard that before. Is it true that an alternator is an engine-out fix?

 

I almost talked myself into one because it was 900 bucks but I never looked at it because everyone said to run away screaming.

If it's the Probe V6 the alternator can be done in 10 minutes by dropping the coolant burp tank, pulling the radiator and fan assembly up and over on top of the engine and swapping the alternator.

The timing belt though, if it already has the cover off, ez job. Most guys run the lower engine cover to keep stuff out of the belt assembly and when you do the belt it's 2 bolts to remove it.

All crossovers and most SUVs made in the last 20 years or so.

I still want a VehiCROSS though.

Pete. (l33t FS) said:

The Olds engine was basically a gas engine (dating back to the 330 (?) from 1955!) with thick cylinder walls, high compression heads, and a fuel pump.  Not designed to be a Diesel at all.

I think that statement was refuted a few posts back, by Curtis73.