Grandpa's 2001 Silver Metalic GTP
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BrandonHall10
Solving problems
I pulled the diff. Everything looks good there. Whatever it is must be deeper. Nothing stands out when looking through the bottom.
It does look like needle bearings though.
I've been taking pictures of everything I've done so far. I'm considering, possibly, doing a trans rebuild write up.
It does look like needle bearings though.
I've been taking pictures of everything I've done so far. I'm considering, possibly, doing a trans rebuild write up.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
I guess it could be planetary needle bearings. PO said it lost reverse, but would go in all forward gears. Initially, I was thinking broken reverse band. Apparently that's not the case. I'll know more when I do the full tear down. I know it's a ways away, but I'm hoping for a TEP black Friday sale. That's when I'll order the stuff for my transmission.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
New radiator came today. Suffered a little from shipping. Junkyard coolant sensor took care of the "low coolant" light.
I ran some super flush through to get any green/red mix sludge out. This is what came out a day after flushing everything and getting clean clear tap water out.
It came with this cool little tool for removing the trans cooler lines. This would have been nice to have a year ago.
Taking it Friday to get it aligned, then she should be ready to DD. Gonna need some A/C work eventually though. She blows hot...
I ran some super flush through to get any green/red mix sludge out. This is what came out a day after flushing everything and getting clean clear tap water out.
It came with this cool little tool for removing the trans cooler lines. This would have been nice to have a year ago.
Taking it Friday to get it aligned, then she should be ready to DD. Gonna need some A/C work eventually though. She blows hot...
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Went with the stock 1" Spectre. Probably investigate the Monte HD rad if/when mine goes. Just wanted to get this thing together and put some miles on it after all the work I've done!
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
I hope so. Just need a dependable and cheap to fix DD for my father in law.
bandook
Donating Users
I just picked up that exact radiator! One of the clips on the core is broke which left a hole in the plastic end. That's why I only paid 6 bucks for it 
Just gonna plastic weld and epoxy the clip back on and hope it won't leak.
I'll be interested to hear your temps after you install it. I am waiting for the front bracket that attaches to the hood release to get repainted, a friend is doing it for me. Mine is rusted in half.
Just gonna plastic weld and epoxy the clip back on and hope it won't leak. I'll be interested to hear your temps after you install it. I am waiting for the front bracket that attaches to the hood release to get repainted, a friend is doing it for me. Mine is rusted in half.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
$6? Nice!
The radiator was the last major concern. After the alignment on Friday, I should be able to start putting some miles on it. I want to give it a good shakedown before I hand it off.
Still needs:
-AC fixed - Haven't even diagnosed. Will check the charge today. Assuming it's just low. If it is, I'll throw a can of dyed refrigerant in it to trace the leak.
-Radio fixed - Display doesn't light up. $14 for a bulb.... Ouch.
-VC gaskets? - I'm seeing/smelling smoke from the back side when I rev the engine while bleeding the cooling system. Just need to get my mirror back there to know for sure. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think any oil that got on the exhaust during the trans install should be burned off by now. If it's still smoking, it has to be from fresh deposits. (?)
The radiator was the last major concern. After the alignment on Friday, I should be able to start putting some miles on it. I want to give it a good shakedown before I hand it off.
Still needs:
-AC fixed - Haven't even diagnosed. Will check the charge today. Assuming it's just low. If it is, I'll throw a can of dyed refrigerant in it to trace the leak.
-Radio fixed - Display doesn't light up. $14 for a bulb.... Ouch.
-VC gaskets? - I'm seeing/smelling smoke from the back side when I rev the engine while bleeding the cooling system. Just need to get my mirror back there to know for sure. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think any oil that got on the exhaust during the trans install should be burned off by now. If it's still smoking, it has to be from fresh deposits. (?)
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Made a quick run over to the local Wal-Mart for some 134a and UV dye. Took forever for it to get up to temp, even in 110° heat. I'm not convinced the thermostat is working properly. Regardless, I must have done something right. It didn't overheat, and it doesn't leak! I had it idling for at least 20 minutes in the driveway while I charged the AC system. Once it got up to temp, fans kicked on for just a for just a moment, and she was back under 200°. I'm satisfied with the install.
Now that I have some dye in the AC system, I should be able to figure out where the leak is. Gave the engine a quick wash and detail to make it easier to find also.
While the AC system was charging, I stuck a mirror on the back side of the engine... She needs VC gaskets.
Junkyard run tomorrow after alignment to pick up some other odds and ends.
Now that I have some dye in the AC system, I should be able to figure out where the leak is. Gave the engine a quick wash and detail to make it easier to find also.
While the AC system was charging, I stuck a mirror on the back side of the engine... She needs VC gaskets.
Junkyard run tomorrow after alignment to pick up some other odds and ends.
lol.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Pfft. We don't get anything "special" in our ghetto pick-n-pull. I felt like I hit the jackpot when I found that spark plug wire bracket that goes over the supercharger. In the year and a half that I've been going there, I've only ever seen one GTP and it was a '97. Only 3 '04+ GP and they were base models. I'm talking, steel wheels.
That place is great for CHEAP common parts. Clips, Starter, actuator, random sensor.... But your never going to see anything unique at that place.
You know what the sad thing is though; Even if I found a set, I probably wouldn't even put them on my car, or this car. Probably sell them for some go-fast parts. That's more my style.
That place is great for CHEAP common parts. Clips, Starter, actuator, random sensor.... But your never going to see anything unique at that place.
You know what the sad thing is though; Even if I found a set, I probably wouldn't even put them on my car, or this car. Probably sell them for some go-fast parts. That's more my style.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Believe me, I can't wait for the day when an 04+ with a tan interior shows up. I'll be all over that!
Odds are that grandpa will get his first though, as he has black interior.
I'm really hoping for some decent pregens. That's at least feasible to see there. Their still hauling 20 year old cars into that place regularly. I like that they have their inventory online so I can check to see what they have on the lot.
Next L67 w-body they set, I'm hoping to score the trans from. For $150, I can have a working 4T65E-HD to use as a build core.
Odds are that grandpa will get his first though, as he has black interior.
I'm really hoping for some decent pregens. That's at least feasible to see there. Their still hauling 20 year old cars into that place regularly. I like that they have their inventory online so I can check to see what they have on the lot.
Next L67 w-body they set, I'm hoping to score the trans from. For $150, I can have a working 4T65E-HD to use as a build core.
BrandonHall10
Solving problems
Have you considered running any chemical flush through it? I did, and it brought out a little extra crud. I don't think it was too gunked up, but I wanted to be sure the system was clean before I put a new rad in. No sense in clogging up a brand new radiator when a bottle of flush is so cheap, and you're draining the system anyway...
I made a spreadsheet of the transmission cost. JUST the parts were around $700. I spent more on tools and fluids.
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$89.95[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$31.95[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$14.95[/TD]
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[TD]TEP[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$14.95[/TD]
[TD]$14.95[/TD]
[TD]LubeGard-KK[/TD]
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[TD]TEP[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]Aastro[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]1 [/TD]
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[TD]$130.50[/TD]
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[TD]4T65E Manifold Pressure Switch[/TD]
[TD]Ebay[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]1 [/TD]
[TD]$39.99[/TD]
[TD]$39.99[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD]Trans-Go Shift Kit[/TD]
[TD]Ebay[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]1 [/TD]
[TD]$37.95[/TD]
[TD]$37.95[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD]Superior K4t65-e valve body kit[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$59.85[/TD]
[TD]$59.85[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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[TD]$22.50[/TD]
[TD]$22.50[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD]ACDelco 29535617 Pan Magnet[/TD]
[TD]Amazon[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]1 [/TD]
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[TD]$9.54[/TD]
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[TD]x[/TD]
[TD]x[/TD]
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That build was pretty much just cleaning EVERYTHING, replacing EVERY seal, and a few upgrades. Nothing really "performance" wise. I think the chain and the valve body work were the most performance-y things, and from what I gathered, that was just kind of, the way it should have been from the factory. Basically, just fixing known issues.
bandook
Donating Users
That's perfect thanks! I think this will be my winter basement project. I can get a trans stupid cheap at the yard.
I flushed out both ways when I replaced the dex. And the I drained when I did top swap. I MIGHT put cleaner in it, but I was kinda wanting to strain and reuse the coolant I have in now. It only has a couple hundred miles on it. Well see, but you gave me something to think about.