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    Can't figure out why my car won't start

    So I was driving a few days ago, and I felt the engine slowly die, the power steering locked up, the battery light came on, and it slowed to a stop and died. I replaced the alternator, and after taking the old alternator and my battery to Autozone, they confirmed that my old alternator was...
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    Changing my starter

    Hey guys, I'm trying to change my starter right now on my 99 Grand Prix. I couldn't find a comprehensive write-up, but basically it seems people say to disconnect the two wires and remove the two 15 mm bolts. I removed the bolts but the starter doesn't move at all. Am I supposed to loosen the...
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    Does this sound like an alternator problem?

    Ok, so today I parked my car, and about two minutes later I went to start it up. It would sound like it was trying to turn over for about 2 seconds, then nothing. No cranking or clicking. Tried jumping it, it got a little closer but still wouldn't turn over. Checked the battery and it was fully...
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    Trying to do my own body work after crashing...

    So I backed up into a pole...here's the damage... A body shop quoted $1500-$1700 to fix it. There's no way in hell I'm paying that for a car I paid $3,000 for, but I can't stand seeing it like this. I spent a couple minutes hammering out part of the dent from the inside, and I think I can make...
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    shut hood too hard and it won't open

    So basically I shut the hood of my car too hard and now the hood is lower than it should be. I'm guessing I dislodged the lever mechanism.the problem is I can barely fit my fingers in and can't reach the lever. I even tried using scissors to push the lever but no luck. Any suggestions? I'm...
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    Getting a new GP

    So as some of you may know, I had a $500 97 Grand Prix. It had a bunch of problems and due to my negligence in fixing the water pump it overheated. It's probably going to cost more than it's worth to fix, so I'm selling it. I'm now in the market for a new car (Budget is about $3,000) and found...
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    Shaking in front left tire

    Just today I started having a problem with my car. When I drive I notice a violent shaking coming from the front left tire. It almost sounds like a flat tire, except the pressure is fine. At first I thought it was the wheel alignment, but what's interesting is when I accelerate, there's...
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    Mods

    So as some of you may know, I'm not exactly mechanically inclined. I've been on these forums for a long time, but I still don't understand a lot about the different mods people put on their cars. Downpipes, headers, air intakes, I've read the safely modding your car thread which explains a bit...
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    Junk Yard Laughs

    So I was looking at an online junk yard site and put in a request for various parts. Usually the junk yards write automated responses, but here's the response when I requested a jack. :th_biggrin2: "PARTS NEEDED: Accessories => Jack Just need a standard jack. STATE: nv VEHICLE TYPE: 1997...
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    $500 97 Grand Prix GT Repair Progress

    I'm just going to use this thread to keep track of how much I spend fixing the $500 97 Grand Prix GT I bought awhile back. Finished: Replaced the exhaust hanger so my muffler doesn't scrape against the ground. -Cost: $4 and a half hour of struggling. Changed the thermostat and gasket. Old...
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    Exhaust question

    I'm in Vegas so I'm finally going to start fixing my 97 Grand Prix. First is going to be flushing the radiator, there's a lot of gunk in there and the coolant is pretty bad. Also, the rubber mount that holds my exhaust up is broken, I'd like to go to AZ to pick up another one, but I'm not sure...
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    Need help quick!

    So as some of you may know, I'm currently driving cross country in my $500 97 Grand Prix GT. I'm 1800 miles in and car works great, hasn't failed. Only problem I have seems to involve the computer. Sometimes I try to turn the ignition and it doesn't turn over, and won't let me take the keys out...
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    Compressor

    Hey, quick question. My father-in-law's car (Oldsmobile Aurora) broke down yesterday, broken serpentine belt and compressor. My father-in-law is old and gullible, so he took it to a mechanic who said the compressor would cost $1000 to replace. I don't know too much about cars but I'm pretty sure...
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    Just Bought A 97 Grand Prix GT

    I just bought an extremely cheap 97 Grand Prix GT for $500. It has some problems, but from what I can tell nothing major. Body is in good shape, there's a very small exhaust leak but it's after the Catalatic converter, it's patched, and it's small enough that it's not TOO loud, so it should be...
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