100,xxx on LS1s, what to keep an eye on?
06-03-2007, 12:57 PM
#1
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
100,xxx on LS1s, what to keep an eye on? I just recently hit 103k on my 1998 TransAm. I drive the car daily and have had pretty minimal maintenance for the most part. Mostly small annoying **** and recently issues with one of my windows. What are some things to keep an eye on and issues to watch out and what maintenance needs to be performed for when my car is getting higher in mileage? 
06-03-2007, 01:34 PM
#3
TECH Addict
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Houston/Florida.Currently FL
Posts: 2,138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
this is also something i would like to know sence im at about 92,000 now, i got the car a year ago with around 68,000...i have takin regular maintenance on the car and have quite a few extra bolt ons and such...my water pump just started clicking to so im looking for a new one of those in the near future
06-03-2007, 01:35 PM
#4
12 Second Club
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: nj
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by 1meantransam
this is also something i would like to know sence im at about 92,000 now, i got the car a year ago with around 68,000...i have takin regular maintenance on the car and have quite a few extra bolt ons and such...my water pump just started clicking to so im looking for a new one of those in the near future
06-03-2007, 02:52 PM
#5
TECH Regular
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 497
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just crossed 110,5xx I have replaced the water pump when I bought the car at 103k (minor seepage). I also thought I had a lifter going bad (ticking) turns out the noise was from one of those metal shields that go around the igniton wires.
Trending Topics
06-03-2007, 04:36 PM
#9
TECH Addict
iTrader: (75)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Jersey (15 miles from Atlantic City)
Posts: 2,167
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My 98 TA has 137,554 on it right now with all the mods in my sig. The rear was beat before i got it and it had a upgraded LS6 oil pump on it already. Still original fuel pump,wp,window motors and starter. Doesn't miss a beat 
06-03-2007, 06:21 PM
#10
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: orlando fl
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
171k here...Nothing much replaced. just reg tune up and oil...My rear is starting to whine a bit. And it doesnt burn oil. I did replace my belt tensioner at 161k. Just make sure to change the oil when your supposed to and you will be fine.
06-04-2007, 10:57 AM
#12
12 Second Club
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chitown
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does it burn any oil? My buddy with his 99 ss with 130,000 on it burns about a quart or two every oil change. When he gets on it hard you can see some blue smoke when it comes down.
