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    torque converter unlocking

    So I have a 97 grand prix 3.8sc. First I was having some rom bounce in od and problem from 4th to 3rd downshift. Took it too a tranny guy andbhe told me to do a tune up. I cant afford one at the moment so I put my stock wires back on (had msd from coils to wires) and a set of rapidfire plugs I...
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    slipping tranny

    So heres a question for you guys. So my tranny was rebuilt 2 years ago almost to the day and is now starting to slip again. Granted in asking around now it wasnt the best place to get it done. but here is whats happening. it started a couple weeks ago when the high temp. was about 3 and the...
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    HELP!!!! Strut towers rusting!

    So my rear strut towers, the body metal is rusted and cracking. The metal plate the strut top mounts to is fine its just the body metal around it. Can it be fixed? Is it worth fixing? Can't really afford a new car since I just got laid off.
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    Starter problems PLEASE HELP!!

    So after fixing a leaking radiator and a bad tensioner(headlights were dimming, thought it was alt. but after having it tested found out it was fine) i hooked my battery back up and with no key the car starts turning over and wouldnt stop until i disconnected the battery. Did that about 3 times...
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    radiator question

    So my radiator started leaking and the parts store tells me there's 3 option 5/8", 1" and 1 3/4". I measured the core of my leaking radiator and its 5/8, I was wondering if the inch one would fit? I also have the shorter dog bones to put on, would those cause a fitment issue with the bigger...
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    what spark plug should i get.

    I was wondering what the best plug I should get and your opinions. its a 97 gtp, cold air intake, 140 degree t-stat (was in it when i bought it) slp cat back, msd coil packs and wires.
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    sweet smell

    So ive got a 97 gtp and i recently notice a slight sweet smell coming from the exhaust. im not losing coolant. cat maybe, idk if it has been changed. any other ideas?
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    Need a strut diag

    does anyone know where i can get an exploded diagram of the struts for a 97 gtp? I have new tops, springs, and struts with the anti-pogowashers but i dnt know they all go together and id like to have them together to save some down time on the car.
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    Hard Shifts+SES light

    So I start my drive home just fine. I shut the car off after driving for about 10 minutes. Start it 5 minutes later,starts off fine but then starts shifting hard. It was mild at first but kept getting worse until it set the SES light and then stayed shifting very hard and seemed to shift earlier...
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    Help on a headunit

    I need a headunit. im on the stock on now, the 12 disc changer doesnt work. i just got a pair of 12" rocksford fosgate punch p3's with amp so its time for a headunit. i want a flip out screen so i can watch movies (yes my job always me to sit in the car for long periods of time), which are good...
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    Suspension Overhaul

    Im looking to overhaul the suspension on my 97gtp. Im gonna go with kyb gr2 struts and eibach springs. i have GM performance sway bars. Also i wanted to get the zzp strut towers cars but what else should i do. i basically want to replace everything with either good stock parts or aftermarket fun...
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    Difference in M90

    I got a newer charger when i bought my 97 gtp bc the one on the car has some excess noise so i was looking at it before i changed it and the vacuum/ pressure port where the lines go to the bypass and fuel press reg. isnt there on the newer one i have. so my question is is there a way i can work...
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    97 gtp trany fluid capacity

    Hey guys im just install my rebuilt trans and i just wanted to see how much fluid is supposed to be put in the trans all together. Mitchel is telling me 10-13.4 qts but i thought id check and see how much you guys used. i just wanna make sure i have no problems. i love my car
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    Transmission cooler lines

    Hey I have a 97 GTP and i cant remember which line from the trans goes to which line on the radiator. I disconnected them at the rubber hoes. i just dont want to mix them up and have problems.
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    Spittin on boost

    OK so heres whats happening. i did a coolant flush. well i got some on the motor so i hosed it off like my boss told me to. well i was like 3 minutes down the road and when i go on it and started making boost it started to spit like it was missfiring. does anyone know what is goin on? maybe cuz...
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