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Hi everyone, I've been working on my 3.8 cutlass thanks to everyone on here whose been helping me out. Would I be correct in saying that this cylinder head is leaking coolant?

Hi everyone, my gutlass cutlass 3.8 had been overheating, losing coolant (no visible leaks), and having water and steam come out the exhaust. I'm pulling the heads now, got one off and the head gasket looks new. I can tell it had been replaced before I bought the car 3 years ago... So should I...

Hi guys I'm tearing down the top half of my 3.8 in my cutlass to replace the head gaskets. When I took off the intake I saw that the previous owner had deleted the egr by putting a metal plate on it that I could tell he cut out himself. My question is if I should be worried about anything being...

Hi everyone. I found a Olds 403 complete from oil pan to air cleaner with accessories and transmission for $400. I want to get it for my cutlass. Should I buy it? How can I know if it is worth it? Would it still be worth it if it has a cracked block or warped heads? Also can anyone tell me how...

Hi everyone I want to install a mechanical temp gauge in my 3.8 cutlass. My question is should I replace the idiot light probe with the new probe or use a different hole? and if I should use a different hole where is the best/easiest place on this motor? Thank you all

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I have a 1981 cutlass 3.8. It has a non computer controlled carb and it came with lots of harnesses not plugged into anything on the passenger side of the engine bay which I'm pretty sure is the emission and computer stuff. It seems to me that someone had removed or bypassed the computer how can...

I have an 81 cutlass it is my daily driver. I want to replace the tie rod ends, control arm bushings, ball joints, and sway bar links. I am decently handy, but I have never done suspension work should I attempt to do it myself or let a mechanic do it? How hard is it? Also if anyone can tell...

Hi everyone I was hoping someone could answer some questions. I have the 3.8 motor in my cutlass and eventually hoping to do an LS swap but for the time being I would like to swap the rear end for something that will provide more acceleration. Here is the question. Is there a gearing set up that...

So i just put a new carb on my 1981 cutlass 3.8 v6. The carb is a rochester M2ME dual jet non computer controlled version. I hooked everything up just like it was hooked up on the old one, but she won't turn over. Only got her to sputter one time. Before the carb swap it would stat at least...

So I ordered a Rochester E2ME carb for my cutlass. The one I got has 2 plug sockets for wire harnesses to plug into. A blue one on top and a white one on the side. My old carb does not have these. Can someone please confirm to me the obvious? I got the computerized one when I need the non...

I have a 1981 cutlass supreme 3.8 v6 daily driver. The carb has been crapping out on me and left me stranded in the road a couple times and causes the car to be difficult to start. My mechanic said its time for a new carb so I have been looking online at this website...

This is my 81 cutlass. I got the car in great shape its my daily driver and I love it. Since it is my daily driver I really want to give it some more power. I've read up on the SBC swaps and it looks like I would have to replace so many parts I could almost just buy another g-body. Finding a...

i have an 81 cutlass supreme what suspension set up do i need for adjustable ride height? air springs? coilovers? where can i get the parts? thanks

this is my 81 cutlass supreme brougham 3.8L "the dutchess" i plan on keeping it classy with a few mods to give it a more comfortable updated feel. I need new weatherstripping so if anyone has info on that please point me in the right direction. also any other advice or product advertisement...

hi everyone im new here i have an 81 olds cutlass supreme brougham v6. I'm having some issues with the electrical system. some of the fuses just stop working and my radio sometimes loses power then powers back on while im driving. Usually when the radio does that my headlights dim. Also my...