My GTP is getting the recall done

[hunter_alexander]

I saw the part for the recall. Just 1 valve cover gasket. Getting done today.

Read the other posts about this and there was varying concern about what all was being replaced, wire looms etc. Looks like the only thing they are replacing is the front VC gasket so we shall see.

 

[Andrew_99GTP]

You should also have them remove the front exhaust manifold heat shield and leave it off or clean it out and reinstall it. Or you could do it yourself if you have the tools.

 

[Freebeer187]

I saw the part for the recall. Just 1 valve cover gasket. Getting done today.

Read the other posts about this and there was varying concern about what all was being replaced, wire looms etc. Looks like the only thing they are replacing is the front VC gasket so we shall see.

Recall!??!? What year?

 

[Andrew_99GTP]

97-03 supercharged 3.8 gm cars I believe.

 

[GTPJOE90]

any recalls on the 99 gtp's?

 

[Andrew_99GTP]

Sorry I typed it wrong, it is 97-03.

 

[Freebeer187]

Sorry I typed it wrong, it is 97-03.

I have one(01 GTP). How does recall work? Even if the vehicle isnt under warranty I still could get the work done for free?

Fill me in on this recall business

 

[Sabrewings]

I have one(01 GTP). How does recall work? Even if the vehicle isnt under warranty I still could get the work done for free?

Fill me in on this recall business

Search. :th_winking:

http://www.grandprixforums.net/f71/gm-recalls-207-000-buick-regal-2406.html?highlight=recall

http://www.grandprixforums.net/f14/gm-recall-looks-cheap-pics-inside-3750.html?highlight=recall

 

[GTPJOE90]

ohh yes i want my car to have no things at no cost to me can i? lol

 

[hunter_alexander]

Well it was done. Only thing they did was replace the front vc gasket. Nothing else. Dont get the smoke smell now when I stop hard.

Gasket looked thicker than the old one too.

 

[Freebeer187]

Do i just call up a pontiac dealer and have them do it? The dealer i got it from is a honda dealer.

 

[TDCRacing]

correct...any gm dealer should work

 

[GTPJOE90]

will they normally do the recall "it is just the front VC gasket correct??" will they normally do it the same day or will you have to pick the car up in a few days?? j.w thanks i might call a dealer monday and go from there. i mean hay why not its a free part and free labor lol.

 

[TDCRacing]

Well from experience it takes me about 30 minutes to do it. so take that for what it's worth.and i have only had the valve cover off to chage the actual gasket 1 time. now i have had it off for other things but not to change the valve gasket...rockers ect. what im saying is the dealer should be able to do it quicker

 

[TDCRacing]

yes just the front valve cover

 

[GTPJOE90]

sweet thanks TDC can i just call up a dealer and bring it in to them??

 

[TDCRacing]

that is what i would do. and if they say it's gunna be more than a half a day i would complain for sure.And thats taking into consideration that there busy

 

[GTPJOE90]

no need to say anything cuz i already got it done =] see my thread about what happened.