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    2008 3.8 Grand Prix 4t65e Plugged filter car did not move. Filter change fixed

    History: bought car 200,000 miles 08 3.8 NA GP did not move. dropped pan and fluid and magnet very dirty no metal. Thought what the hell new filter and give it a go. Car now moves and drives all gears and overdrive work fine. Been driving for 1,000 miles. I am assuming this has a bad...
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    Where do you all buy new lifters from? Prices are stupid!

    zzp? texas speed? rock auto? Just looking for a stock replacement mine are making noise at startup. Tried changing oil to thicker and thinner no help there. Also do you reuse rocker arm bolts or just buy new ones from zzp? Thanks
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    2005 4t65E wheels spin off ground in drive on lift? No movement any gear on ground.

    NA car. Just bought this car today listed as transmission bad thought it might just be a broken forward band as I have fixed a few of those before in the car. It wasnt. There is a code in the computer for the internal range sensor inside the transmission. The PRNDL does light up but wont go...
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    2005 Grand Prix factory alarm going off randomly. Bypass question

    Just bought a 2005 Grand Prix and the factory alarm is going off randomly. I disconnected the battery for now to stop it. Looking for a bypass method. Car has no keyfobs that came with it. I've read that Connector 2 pin 24 (purple wire) on the BCM is the factory alarm disarm wire for putting...
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    Misfire on cylinder 5 only at idle Give it ANY gas and misfire goes away Help/Ideas

    I have a 2007 Grand Prix 3800 with 250,000 miles. Runs fine when cold as the rpms is a bit higher when cold. After it warms up I get constant misfires on cylinder 5. After the car warms up and starts to misfire if I give the car ANY gas even the slightest bit possible the misfire goes away...
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    2005 Grand Prix hood ajar on DIC

    Looking for help finding a hood latch ajar wiring schematic please. Hood latch tests ok reading 800ish ohms when the latch is in closed position. Does anyone have a wiring diagram to where these wires go? BCM? Wire colors on the connector the hood latch plugs into are pink/black and black...
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    2005 Grand prix front air bags replacement. Whats involved?

    Do you just replace the blown air bags and move on with your day or are there any special scan tools or SRS modules that need to be replaced/reset after the front air bags have been deployed and replaced? I did a search but didn't see a writeup on removing the dash from a 2004+ grand prix. I...
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    Corroded LIM Lower intake manifold Get new manifold or is this one ok

    Quick question, do not want to do this twice :) Replacing the lower intake gasket for my dad. Is this lower still usable or would you replace it too? http://i.picresize.com/E8Av http://i.picresize.com/E8AJ
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    Rack and pinion Sway Bar and Stripped 4th shaft

    Progress so far...... This car has fought me EVERY step of the way..... I am learning a great deal of patience doing this everything is rusted/stuck in place!
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    Rusted pinch weld remove rack and pinion?

    2000 Grand Prix GT 3800 I would like to replace a leaking steering rack and possibly a stripped 4th clutch hub in the transmission. I cannot support the car from behind the front wheels because it is too rusty and the pinch weld on the drivers side is crushed already from where a previous...
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    Wanted: Transmission for a 2000 Grand Prix NA 3.8

    I'm looking for a transmission for a 2000 Grand Prix NA 3.8 located near Grand Rapids, MI. The overdrive is currently not working on mine and looking to replace it.
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    2003+ Transmission in 2001 Grand Prix 3.8 NA compatibility

    Finding a low mileage 98-02 4t65e around here isn't working out to great for me. Can I put a newer 03+ 4t65e transmission in a 2001 grand prix that does NOT have a supercharger? I read about re-pinning the connector and using the old transmission range sensor from my car and it would work...
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    Pictures of removing subframe with engine and transmission using cherry picker

    Does anyone have pictures/video of removing a subframe with engine and transmission still attached using cherry picker in a 2000 Grand Prix? I have a 2 stall garage with a driveway that has a little slope to it and I was wondering if this would be possible with my garage door. I cant seem to...
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    2000 grand prix used engine help

    I am looking for a used engine for my 2000 grand prix gt (not supercharged). I just want to confirm if I could use a 2007 buick lucern or a 2006 grand prix 3.8 non-supercharged engine? There seem to be a lot more available, cheaper and have lower miles. Thanks for the great forum!
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