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    Impala - grinding noise that goes along with speed

    Thought it might be a wheel bearing as the abs started acting up lately. I got it in the air, the left wheel is a little loose in all directions. Thought OK, this is it. Just for a test I put it in drive and heard the noise in the air too. I blocked the right wheel from turning, got the left...
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    How to Install a DIY aux Input Jack in a 97-03 Radio

    This write-up will show how to very simply and cheaply install an aux input jack on the stock head unit, whether you have a tape or CD player. This will also work on many other GM radios because GM kept the wire locations the same. This worked on an Oldsmobile head unit. The parts needed: A...
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    Radio Display Bulb Burned Out

    I'm doing the diy aux input on my stock radio. I have it all done, and it won't turn on at all. When I first removed it(from the dash but still hooked up), it was working fine, I pressed the time button and the display lit up. Then I removed just the faceplate(with the radio still plugged in)...
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    Proportioning valve question

    I'm thinking of completely replacing my brake lines in the spring since they're getting kind of bad in spots, not horrible but there are also compression fittings in places from previous owner's fixes. I'm doing pads and rotors as well, and I want my brakes to be in the best shape possible. As...
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    Pressure Control Solenoid(EPC), TCC, 4th Clutch Hub Replacement in the Vehicle.

    Well since I'm getting tired of having low trans line pressure after it warms up, I think I'm going to get in there and change the PCS myself. Before the shift kit, I was experiencing very slow shifts after it warmed up, and soon after Max Adapt set in causing all gears to slam, even torque...
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    Official Weight Reduction Thread

    I know every so often people ask how to reduce the weight of their GP. Well it's not really the easiest thing to do and have great results, but there are still a few things you can do that will help a bit. Might as well have a master list all in one place for future reference. Some are free...
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    How to Flush/Change Power Steering Fluid on the 3800/3.8L Engine

    In this write-up I'll be explaining the process on how I like to flush power steering fluid. (Also chilton's way) I performed it on my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. This should be performed, in my opinion, as often as you change your transmission fluid; but GM does not specify an interval. Most...
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    DIY How To Install TransGo Shift Kit 4T65E Very Detailed+Pictures

    The first step after making sure you have all things needed is to raise and support the car with jack stands. Then position the drip pan under the transmission pan in the area you want it to start dripping first. Start removing the 10mm bolts from the transmission in one area first, making your...
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    Just flushed brake fluid, and now dark again

    Recently I flushed my entire brake system by removing all fluid from the master cylinder, refilling with new, and vacuum bleeding from each wheel until I saw clean fluid come out from each wheel. Afterwards I did some brake testing and took this picture: You can tell the fluid was clean. Well...
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    Too rusty?

    Well with 110,000 miles on the original fuel filter, I'd say it's time to replace it. I already bought it, and upon looking under my car I see that it is pretty rusty. It doesn't look like it will snap off or anything crazy like that, but the outer layer that I can see is definitely getting bad...
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    Banging into gear from a stop, and a whine

    Our Impala's trans recently started to act up with 110,000 miles on it. The fluid is a normal red color and is nearly to the top circle (almost to the top of safe zone). A few months ago I happened to check the trans fluid just because, and it was a full quart low. No problems at the time, I...
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    Does this spark plug look newer?

    So ever since I've had my car I wanted to make sure it had Iridiums in it since the guy who had it before me took it somewhere to get it tuned up. He had documentation of a tuneup that does indeed say Plugs + Wires, "oiled TB" and replaced oil pressure sending unit, all for $300. This was done...
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    Hard shifting on long trips

    For the first time on the way home from a bit of a long trip, my trans started shifting hard from 1st - 2nd, 2nd - 3rd, and I believe from 4th - TQ converter lockup. This is the first time it has ever done that, and it's only at 109,500 miles and the fluid looks very good. I'm not hard on my...
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    Correct valve stem size?

    Since I'll be cleaning up my bead surface on my rim to hopefully solve a tire leak, I'd like to replace the valve stems as well. A quick search on Advance's pages reveals many different sizes. I can't just remove them, and go to the parts store to compare cause you know, I need them to drive on...
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    Dogbone Engine Mount Play

    So far I've driven two cars with the GM 3800, mine and the family's Impala. It seems like from a dead stop and lightly tapping the gas, the impala has more of an instant feeling of torque. I always thought it was because it has tough winter tires on the front, where mine has Michelin Symmetry's...
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