Going to see a prix tomorrow.

**Bluemagic** · 08-21-2013

Hey you guys, I'm going to look a grand prix Tomorrow and wanted some insight. It's a 2002 Gtp with 100,000 miles on it. Price was 2700 but got it down to 1900.

Ok here's the issue,

This is what us supposedly what's wrong with the car. We all know you can't trust certain mechanics so is there anything I should check out while I'm there? Thanks in advance guys. Also here's description of what the seller posted as the problems

Well better yet here's the link. Thanks guys.

http://rascona.net/pontiac/index.html

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**hensleya1** · 08-21-2013

Bluemagic--

Water Pump: $34.99
Duralast New/Water Pump (BWP-9016) | 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 Cylinders 1 3.8L SFI SC OHV | AutoZone.com

Valve cover gasket: $55.99
Felpro/Valve Cover Gasket (VS50465R) | 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 Cylinders 1 3.8L SFI SC OHV | AutoZone.com

LIM gasket: $44.99
Aluminum Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Thermostat: $6.99 (and can be replaced in ten minutes flat)
Colder Thermostat

Oil change... just any deal at Autozone/OReilly's/whatever for five quarts plus oil filter for the $20-25 range.
Just remember that any filter is better than FRAM.

Serpentine belt: $23.99
http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...ine-Belts.aspx

Total cost in the $200 range. Tell the guy who quoted you $1,200 to take a flying leap.

Rattling noise is likely a loose bearing or more likely the supercharger coupler. Don't get an OE replacement, I made that mistake three months ago and I need to replace it again. Get an over-engineered coupler from ZZ Performance or some other vendor.

No heat is either (1) a heater core issue, or (2) blend door actuators misbehaving. Both are a PITA.

**JessicaRebel** · 08-21-2013

I have gotten to the point when I look at a car, if I am unsure I will put out the money and take it to my mechanic for a diagnostic. If they are not willing to take it for me to pay for it, I move on.

I would really just check the whole thing out because like you said you never know though I would look at things like fluid levels as well and try to see how the trans runs. I am sure others will chime in.

**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

Ok thanks guys. Hoping I can drive it home and start fixing the issues. Seems to be in great condition. Any other tips are greatly appreciated

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**jayroca** · 08-22-2013

Originally Posted by Bluemagic

Ok thanks guys. Hoping I can drive it home and start fixing the issues. Seems to be in great condition. Any other tips are greatly appreciated

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Good man hope that's all that's wrong with car most of the repairs are a days work let me know if you need some help take 1700 with you lol

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**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

Lls I might take less with me lol. Good looking out man

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**blueguy** · 08-22-2013

You should just buy my old car

**Scottydoggs** · 08-22-2013

my car needed all that as well, it cost nothing in the end really but a few bucks and your time.

**Neil98gt** · 08-22-2013

All of that is common anyway. I would replace all of those things right off the bat anyway if I bought another wbody.

**solidsnake1972** · 08-22-2013

It wouldn't hurt to check the rear strut towers either. when i bought my 98 gp i never checked the towers until i came upon a thread here and sure enough mine were bad.

**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

UPDATE!

went to see the car today and these are my findings. Car needed to be jumped to start, got it to start and noticed smoke for the rear manifold and attributed that to the leaky gasket. After awhile the smoke went away. This is my only concern at this moment, when revving the car I noticed a clicking noise from the exhaust area in the back and smoke comes out when accelerating. Any ideas of what the noise could be? Also haven't drove the car yet because the battery died. It was reading 11.6 so I knew it was coming. I have video so I'm going to try to post it. Thanks guys.

That small little bend is where the smoke and noise Is coming from. Any ideas? Something pricey? Cheap?

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**LeadfootCJ7** · 08-22-2013

If the car did not have the voltage to stay running once jumpstarted, plan on an alternator too.

**blueguy** · 08-22-2013

^^Every once in awhile you'll get lucky...I did with my old Eclipse...

But nine times outta ten...yer boned.

**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

Good point. I'll grab my extra one

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**16MustangVet** · 08-22-2013

1900 for a 100k 02 GTP very nice price even considering the usual common repairs it would need that's cheap and so are the parts!

**blueguy** · 08-22-2013

Yeah, it's a shame around the KC metro area...either they want a billion and a half for one...or they're so beat to sh1t it'd be cheaper to build one from a set of lincoln logs.

**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

So should I be concerned with the noise?

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**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcss...e_gdata_player

Video up!
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**blueguy** · 08-22-2013

Need more video...really.

Kinda sounds like a coupler...or maybe something valvetrain related.

Too high pitched/metallic to sound bottom end related from the quick clip you posted.

**Bluemagic** · 08-22-2013

I'm hoping for exhaust. That's what I'm leaning towards anyways. Only under acceleration and goes away after initial acceleration

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