26 Jun 09 09:19, TOM WALKER wrote to ROY WITT:


 RW>> TW> Theg Bib Three US Cars have a very poor reliability record.

 RW>> According to Consumer's Reports. The reality is that they're as good
 RW>> as any others, and better than most.

 TW> Then WHY did my Favored Tranny Shop do FAR more repairs of lower
 TW> miledge, Just out of Warranty, GM transmissions then any other car??

It was that crazy loose nut behind the wheel.

 TW> The converter lock up clutch was a particualrly probem. Along with
 TW> soem Soft Valve bodies on the


 TW> Also how come comments like this appear on the Internet. This one
 TW> talking about the Chev S-10 Pickup:
 TW> \These little trucks have decent road manners and power, but fall
 TW> short of the build quality and durability of its import rivals. If
 TW> you're in the market for a small truck, take a look at imports like
 TW> the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. They offer more equipment and
 TW> better resale value. Even though these imports cost more, you do get
 TW> more truck for the money. COMMON PROBLEMS FOR THE CHEVROLET S10: Fuel
 TW> Pump (1994, 1997, 2002-2003) - $600 Fuel Pressure Regulator (4.3L
 TW> engine only) (1997, 2002-2003) - $210 Canister Purge Vent Solenoid
 TW> (2002-2003) - $60 2-3 Shift Solenoid - This can cause erratic shift
 TW> patterns (2003) - $270 Transmission Valve Body (2003) - $250
 TW> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) (2003) - $600-$800 Front Wheel
 TW> Speed Sensor (2002-2003) - $120 Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing
 TW> Assembly (1998-2003) - $260 Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly
 TW> (2001-2002) - $450 Transfer Case Output Speed Sensor (4WD only)
 TW> (2002) - $70 Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W engine only) (1997, 2001) Air
 TW> Pump and Hose Assembly (2001) - $290 Flexible Fuel Sensor (2.2L VIN 5
 TW> Flexible Fuel engine only) (2001) - $260 Wheel Speed Sensor
 TW> (1998-2001) - $85 Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) (2001) -
 TW> $600-$900 Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W and VIN X engines only)
 TW> (1994-2000) - $140 Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.3L VIN W and VIN X
 TW> engines only) (1997-2000) - $120 Transmission Valve Body (Automatic
 TW> transmission only) (1997-2000) - $600 Transmission Fluid Pressure
 TW> (TFP) Switch (Automatic transmission only) (1998-2000) - $160 Turn
 TW> Signal Combination Switch (1998-2000) - $290 Exhaust Gas
 TW> Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages (1994-1997) - $70

 TW> On my Chav S-10 I have had the Transmission VAlve body
 TW> andTransmisdsion pressure switch problems just past thew Factory
 TW> Warranty. Plus had to have to have the Converter replaced bacasue of
 TW> lockup up clutch slippage. Along with the Canister purge valve
 TW> problem listed.

 TW> I have had TWO Mazda/Ford Courier Mini Pickups and ONE
 TW> Mitisibushi/Dodge Mini Piuckups that I drove to high Miledge that
 TW> gave me FAR better service.

 TW> Adn that is typical of the GM/amnd Chrysler vehicles.
 TW> ---
 TW>  þ SLMR 2.1a þ 0
 TW> (1:123/140)


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