AboutKevin Pilotte Expertise I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
I am not sure if you can answer my question or know someone that might be able to help. That includes anyone els who might happen to read this. Please get a hold of me. I drive a 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix. I recently had the thermostat changed. It has about 182,000 miles on it. A while ago I had a refurbished engine put inside it. That was about five years ago. But, my problem now is when I go to start it I have to give it gas everytime. Also, when I come to a stop the engine dies. When I slow down you can tell that it is going to die. It does like it is running low on power almost like a toy. The brake is usually hard and sometimes it doesn't want to turn over. When you try to restart it everything comes back on including the radio, so I believe that it is still getting power from the battery. The last time I changed the alternator was about a year ago. Not much more wore has been done except the trasmission which was about a year ago as well. I will anser an question you may have. I would appreciate any advice you might be able to pass along to me as well. Also, my car as a 3.1 engine inside of it. Thanks for taking the time to read this, I hope someone can help me.
Thank You!
Answer Kyle,
Sorry, but my experience is with vehicles made by American Motors Corporation. I have not worked on late model GM vehicles like your Pontiac. AMC stopped making vehicles in the early 80's, and I work with older AMCs from the 60's & 70's. I would reccommend presenting your questions to a GM expert, be it Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick or Cadillac. Best of luck.
Kevin
