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Hummer H3For the Hummer driver who wants the rugged look and off road capabilities of the Hummer, but in a smaller size and with a more fuel economy friendly engine.
New member here. I just acquired a 2006 H3 with just over 80k original miles. I wasn't actively looking for one, but came across a deal to good to pass up. The truck is in great shape with only a leaking radiator (typical I understand) which I am replacing today, and the original battery terminals which I have already replaced. The truck has a VIN number of 181xxx which from what I have learned from this forum is in the range of those with the cylinder head issues involving valve seat integrity. It runs well and has no codes currently. I am looking for advice on anything I could do to evaluate the engine further such as a leak down test, or should I just not worry about it and enjoy it. Great resource here at HF. Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Fred
I would drive it and enjoy it. If it starts acting up, then look into it. Most of the trucks that had the defective valve seats in the head probably have either been repaired, or will not have the problem if it has not already surfaced. Run a car fax or have a dealership run a history on it to see if the head was already replaced.
New member here. I just acquired a 2006 H3 with just over 80k original miles. I wasn't actively looking for one, but came across a deal to good to pass up. The truck is in great shape with only a leaking radiator (typical I understand) which I am replacing today, and the original battery terminals which I have already replaced. The truck has a VIN number of 181xxx which from what I have learned from this forum is in the range of those with the cylinder head issues involving valve seat integrity. It runs well and has no codes currently. I am looking for advice on anything I could do to evaluate the engine further such as a leak down test, or should I just not worry about it and enjoy it. Great resource here at HF. Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Fred
I like your marker lights/light bar setup.
Last edited by Broken Halo; Nov 28, 2018 at 07:33 AM.
Reason: add photo
Mine is a 'Plus 1' light bar. I purchased it 8 years ago from Hummer Parts Club, but they've been discontinued. It was actually for a H2 so I had to cut 7" from each end of the bar, and had our machine shop mill 5 degree angles from the bottoms of the side mounting brackets to sit square to the roof. Worked out perfectly! Got a good deal on it as well.
Last edited by Broken Halo; Dec 3, 2018 at 07:44 AM.
Forgot to mention.....the O.P.'s light bar is also a 'Plus 1', but had newer designed side brackets (I believe these have also been discontinued). The 'older' design I have actually worked out better for me to be able to position the bar closer to my running lights.
New owner with tech question
