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    Oil pan removal: my how-to, my hell

    I can't believe how much hell one must endure just to remove the oil pan on a 3.8 Grand Prix. I did it by myself, and in the pouring rain. With that said, this is what I did to accomplish this feat-- Tools I needed: 3/8" drive ratchet 1/2" drive impact gun or ratchet (I'm sure a 3/8" drive...
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    Spun bearings after mechanic replaced head gaskets, UIM and LIM

    My wife was getting mad at me for always working on cars, so I bit the bullet and had a mechanic replace the head gaskets, UIM gasket and LIM gasket. I actually took the UIM and LIM off the vehicle, and had it towed to the shop for them to finish, so I was able to inspect the UIM and LIM, and...
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    DTC P1655 EVAP Purge Solenoid Control Circuit

    Is this a type of code that is stored and will not go away unless the codes are cleared, or will it go away once the condition has been resolved? I am getting only this code, and this is keeping me from passing emissions. I replaced the purge valve, but still have the SES light. Bah...
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    Anybody know where to get alternator brushes for 1997 Grand Prix?

    I found a place that offers them for 1998, but not 1997. Both the website says it's for a K vin, and my car is a K vin; shouldn't they be the same or a very similar alternator? PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Alternator Brush Set from Best Value Auto Parts
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    Source for aftermarket rubber vacuum fittings (boots)?

    I'm looking for all the rubber vacuum boots that GM used to conect all of the vacuum lines. Mine are old and worn, likely causing massive vacuum leaks. I know I can get them from the dealer, but I was hoping to find some aftermarket. Anyone know of an aftermarket source?
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    What sort of socket is required to remove the front exhaust crossover bolts?

    They are similar to torx, but have more points-- they are 12 points (very small points). The socket/tool goes inside the bolt head, but I can't seem to find the correct bit. Thanks.
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    Function of the three metal tubes on the inside, bottom of the transmission?

    I changed the transmission fluid on my 97 Grand Prix GT today and once I dropped the pan, I noticed the small metal tube (indicated by red) was actually not seated inside the metal tube housing on the transmission (indicated by blue). I'm just wondering what exactly the function of the tube is...
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    What is the name of the plastic piece on the very tip of the injector? (pic inside)

    Mine were brittle and all broke, and I'm having a helluva' time finding these! Where can I get them and what are they called? Thanks. Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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    Trying to buy parts, keep being asked if it is the "K" vin-- what does this mean?

    Trying to buy parts, keep being asked if it is the "K" vin-- what does this mean? My vin definitely has a K as the 8th character. Is this, then, considered a "K" vin vehicle? Thanks.
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    Ever bypassed the power steering pump?

    I understand it's no longer term solution, as it will trash the rack and pinion, but has anyone used a shorter than stock belt and bypassed the power steering pump? I'm doing my best to help my mechanically DEclined brother, who has no tools, is broke and is leaving it up to me to fix the...
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    Size wrench needed to adjust belt tensioner for accessory belt install?

    My brother's serpentine belt popped off on a trip, has no tools on him and needs to go buy the right size wrench. Does anyone know what size wrench is needed to pull the tensioner, so the belt can be slipped on?
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    What is the name of the part the heater core hoses hook into?

    1998 3.8 This part has a nipple that connects into the part that the water pump is bolted onto. When removing this part, it's nipple broke off in the part where the water pump bolts onto. The name of the part would be greatly appreciated, or a link to a schematic so I can find it on my own...
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    Engine stalls while in Park, after coming down form a 2500-3k rev

    Not that I was doing it to show how awesome the car is, I was running some simple post-repair tests. I had a badly fluctuating idle while in park, and while diagnosing the issue I managed to rip the stock rubber intake tube, so I replaced it with an aftermarket metal tube/cone style intake...
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    97 Grand Prix GT "check tire pressure" light on

    Where is the sensor that measures tire pressure? I've searched and it almost seems as if the tire pressure indicator is built into the hub? This just sounds strange, as my simple mind doesn't understand how the hub sensor can detect low tire pressure. For the record, the "Parking Brake" and...
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    97 Grand Prix GT AC turns off when turned to "5" setting

    The AC blows cold, but doesn't seem to blower harder as the dial is turned up, and it shuts off altogether when on setting 5. I believe the problem is either the blower motor resistor or the AC/Heather blower control switch-- what say you?
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