GM 2.8 V6 vs 2.0 4 banger,witch one is more reliable ??

[Shannen Durphey]

Nothing in the service bulletins.  Doesn't mean there isn't
an updated part no which includes a fix.

Shannen

TBK wrote:
> 
> You know, I seem to remember something about a fix kit for alternate spikes.
> 
> Good suggestion!
> 
> You should check with the dealer too.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shawn Cake <shawnc at shaw.wave.ca>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
> Date: Saturday, April 25, 1998 9:44 PM
> Subject: Re: GM 2.8 V6 vs 2.0 4 banger,witch one is more reliable ??
> 
> >Will Honea wrote:
> >>
> >> OK, I've got an '86 Cimmeron with the 2.8 v-6.  Mechanically, it has been
> great - 140k miles, still has
> >> good compression, nice even idle, reasonably nimble considering.  Tranny
> was gone thru (replaced the
> >> lock-up switch - PITA!) and everything looked just fine - shop manager's
> comment was that it was
> >> probably good for another 100k or so (grain of salt there).  Injectors
> are clean, fuel system checks good and
> >> NO LEAKS!  I've got one huge problem with it that I hope someone can help
> with:
> >>
> >> It EATS ignition modules.  I've used everything from the dealer's Delco
> to NAPA to AutoZone/Checker
> >> (never will use another Wells part!).  Computer dump shows no faults.
> Anybody got a clue as to what might
> >> cause this?  Replaced coil, position sensor, pickup coil, wires, just
> about everything.  I'm real happy with
> >> the engine, but this is about to drive me nuts!
> >>
> >> Will Honea
> >> whonea at codenet.net
> >
> >
> >Put an oscilloscope on the power supply leads to the ognition module.
> >If you see some spikes or extreme levels of RFI .... there is your
> >problem.
> >