Thread: What did you do to your Car today?

Originally Posted by 02NavyBlue

Will do, I appreciated these 3 posts.
Shift kit install, very detailed (56K go watch a movie) - LS1TECH
Trans Go Shift Kit Installed - First Impressions - LS1TECH
4T65E Do-It-Yourself Shift Kit: Instructions and Install Guide

Even still, I was left with some answers. Whatever else I learn that wasn't in those posts (and replies to those posts showing more info), I will share.

Dan's over at the old PontiacBonnevilleForum (GMForum.com now) was always my favorite, lots of good pics and info.
Installing a shift kit. 4t65-hd transmission - GM Forum - Buick, Cadillac, Chev, Olds, GMC & Pontiac chat

Ordered new CV Axel and wheel bearing through AutoZone. Free shipping and $20 off. Btr deal than RockAuto.

^ could of done better and went through advance and just used a coupon code

Skip the discount.. I would have called up and said.. I'm sure I've bought one before. Let's defective exchange the axle and...I've got the 3 year on this moog hub, don't care that I returned it last week. It's cool .

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

^ could of done better and went through advance and just used a coupon code

Advance was more expensive.

but with coupon codes they are usually cheaper in the end

Still feeling like I won this round.

Maybe you did win this round Bill. And that's ok. I'm more concerned with fixing my car now before it costs me more money down the road.

My idea was in 2nd place behind Bill's.

changed brake pads, both front and back. all were low, 1/8 of a inch from the squealers, and the fronts were separating.

Actually drove it

Mother nature power washed it.

woohoo free washing with hail?

Nope, no hail. Was talking about that with guys at work about how much insurance would love hearing from me with more damage to the car. LOL

they would be like wtf is up with this guy.

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

changed brake pads, both front and back. all were low, 1/8 of a inch from the squealers, and the fronts were separating.

Haha my fronts are semi new...but my rears are at the squealer. Just putting it off till the first of the month

Originally Posted by 91parkave

I personally did this in my 97 with no issues as wel

6 is a good fluid, but I'm not putting it in my worn trans. It's a little thinner than dex 3, and I have pressure issues as it is.

GM also states not to flush transmissions, but look how many people swear by them.

"The use of external transmission fluid exchange or flush machines is NOT recommended for the automatic or manual transmission. Use of external machines to replace the fluid may affect the operation or durability of the transmission. Transmission fluid should only be replaced by draining and refilling following directions in SI. Refer to Automatic/Manual Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement."

Originally Posted by 91parkave

Gm says use dex 6

GM said 10 years ago to use dex 3............so his dipstick saying dex 3 is 100% correct because of the year his car was made.

Dex 6 is for anything 2005.5ish and up and the fluid designed for that trans.

Sure its "fully" compatible for older cars, but its still not the correct fluid for the car.

GM also says use Dexcool.....

GM also designed coolant elbows....