[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by mike nixon

THe 3.1's had a probelm with intake manifold leaks. Teach the girl, if you haven't, to check her fluids religously and when it starts loodsing antifreeze it'll either be the intake, a water pump or a hose. Outside of that they're a pretty good engine, get good mileage, are normally reliable.

That car's cheap because of the Century name. they were good cars that got to be known as old people rides and the value dropped on them.

Mike

They also like most aluminum headed motors like to go through headgaskets. Ive milled many a 3.1s and 3.4 heads. Especially minivans, soccermoms beat the bejesus out of 'em.
The one I sent you pics of my wife got for cheap and its almost showroom new condition.