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    I have a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3.1 motor. I have been having trouble lately with my car shutting off. I turn my car on and can drive for about 20 minutes but then it starts to shake a little and wants to die. I have noticed that the car starts to overheat when this begins to happen. I try to turn on the car after this and it sounds like i wants to start but doesn't. When the car dies the battery still turns on. Also when it dies the battery light and oil pan light come on. I have taken it to my mechanic and every time I go it's something new. So far they have replaced the fuel pump, alternator and battery, and the cars computer. I have no idea what it could be.
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    Sounds like it's dieseling, but fuel injected cars shouldn't "diesel" like carb'd cars did.

    Two things I would suggest would be a good FULL seafoam treatment to try to clean up any carbon buildup and a good inspection of your motor mounts.
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    Being a 3.1, it's prone to lower intake gasket failure. You mention overheating etc. Has it been pressure tested when warm? I would suggest that as a test of the gaskets.

    Next up, I'd suggest changing the crank sensor. It's also prone to failure like our 3800's.
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    I'm going to replace the crankshaft sensors. Do you know where I can find a diagram of a 3100 motor for reference? Also I notice that sometimes the security light comes on and other times it doesn't. Do you think that could be causing the problem since the computer was replaced?
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