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    Chicago area transmission leads?

    Hi, all - my '03 GTP with 173K has a failing transmission. (no movement in drive, I can nurse it along with slipping, starting in 1st and shifting by hand.) I'm sure I'm not the only one, but trying to put a kid through college, etc., I'm trying to find the best, most affordable way to get a...
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    New tires, alignment, camber bolts

    Hi, forum - '03 GTP, stock, 150K Bought new tires last week, and went for alignment. Here's the shop alignment printout They said some of the specs can't be aligned the normal way, and that cam bolts would be the solution. (apparently this is caused by slight sagging of the springs, which all...
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    Lost supercharger oil plug (Chicago west burbs)

    I was changing the supercharger in my '03 GTP and dropped the filler plug and allen wrench. After an hour of looking, I'm trying to find other options. Anyone have an extra filler plug you could sell? Even better if you're not too far from 60190. I heard it drop onto something metal (ie not...
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    Lower control arms or subframe bushings? (do these look bad to you?)

    Related to previous thread, but since several guys have suggested doing the LCA's, here are some photos. Maybe I should just do both LCA's and subframe bushings. I don't want to take it apart twice if I can help it. (It's cold in Chicago right now!) I tried supporting the car from the jack...
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    Subframe bushings (crossmember?) Clunk, finding parts, etc.

    '03 GTP, 150K I have a loud clunk on acceleration, turning, sometimes stopping. A shop said it was subframe or crossmember bushings. (If I understood them, they were using these terms interchangeably) They want $860 to do all of them including parts. I could swear they said 6, but I think...
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    Trans trouble after rebuild

    First of January I paid $1,700 for a rebuild. Private shop recommended by a cop friend who drives all GM cars. Symptoms weren't bad... some lurching between 2 and 3, occasional slip from a stop. But I didn't want to patch it up - I hope to drive this for a long time. I didn't ask for a rebuild...
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    trouble replacing hub assembly

    hey, forum - stuck in the middle of a repair and need some advice before the rain starts! doing a front hub assembly.. put it on the spindle once and it didn't go all the way on so I figure it would push on when I tightened everything down. but it didn't - just forced the CV axle all weird, so I...
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    Which HUB ass'y to buy?

    Had the ABS/TCS light issue fixed - worn or loose wire from the sensor, I think, but I still get the ABS groan when just starting out. Every time. Someone said replace the HUB ass'y... yes? I'd like to get the cheapest one, but ... choices are ... NAPA Hub Assy - Front Wheel Part Number...
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    Trouble with new trans rebuild

    '03 GTP with 135K. I was having some occasional slipping, and hum/vibration at about 40 mph and up when I released the accelerator, and erratic hunting. I asked a friend (a cop who owns all GM cars) where he recommends having work done. He sent me to an independent shop. They said I needed a...
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    One power window out

    '03 GTP, 135K, front passenger side window stopped working suddenly. Neither the driver's side nor the p.s. switches make it work. No sound at all when I try the switches. Can someone help me with a diagnostic process? Assume I know very little, and please, if you describe a tool...
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    Need Trans Work in W Chicago Suburbs

    HI, all - I have an '03 GTP with 139K. I'm getting some slipping off the line. In reading other threads it looks like it might be a PCS, but it seems that if I have to have the trans pulled I should do a rebuild. Is this logical? I would also consider doing affordable upgrades if I have to...
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    Upgrade Audio that looks stock?

    Hi, all - I have an '03 GTP ... has the Bose stereo sounds fine (for a guy putting a kid through college!) but the audio head lights are out, and I'd really like to have iPod connection (maybe other options but that's the main one) Is there an upgraded stereo that would fit and look stock...
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    Noise on deceleration, and one hard shift

    I just bought an '03 GTP with 125K. I plan to get more complete service records from a dealer in another suburb. In the mean time, I'm not sure if these symptoms are related .. NOISE - I haven't been at highway speeds yet for any length of time, but in all of my suburban driving if I've...
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    Water in LR brake light housing/ABS light

    Just bought my '03 GTP. Has 124K on it, very clean and runs great. It's having the ABS and Traction control light problem, and I'm in the process of deciding what steps to take on that. The guy I bought it from had some hubs/sensors replaced not too long ago, but they might be bad again...
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    My "new" '03 GTP

    Greetings, forum - I'm the proud owner of this '03 GTP. It's all stock in very nice shape. I'm the third owner, and it has 124K seemingly well-maintained miles. I haven't traditionally liked white cars much, but I think it's beautiful with the GTP's curves. I bought it knowing the...
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