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    power steering rack or pump going bad?

    Our GP is starting to show signs of a steering issue. While sitting still and idling, turning right seems pretty normal. But while sitting still and idling, it is very difficult to turn the wheel to the left. But if I give it a little gas to bump the rpm's up a little it gets easier, almost like...
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    has the trans been replace before?

    Is there a way to tell if the transmission has Been replaced or rebuilt before? Is there a vin# stamped on the trans somewhere or something? Thanks in advance.
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    radio, pick a station and leave it alone

    I'm having a problem with the factory CD radio. It frequently decides to seek thru the stations or CD tracks. Sometimes it goes into random mode and cycles thru the stations/tracks. Now as if that isn't annoying enough, from time to time it also will increase the volume all the up to max. These...
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    courier car suggestions

    I'm looking for suggestions for a good courier car. I just got a second job delivering news papers in the early morning hours. The pay is decent. I am using my wife's 2005 Chevrolet Equinox for the job right now. The grand prix needs work and is in no condition to do the job. I have realized...
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    S/c oil substitute?

    I'm wondering if I can get away with using an engine oil like 5w30 in place of the s/c oil just for a little while? I know the coupler is bad for sure, it sounds like marbles. The s/c oil is way over due to be changed and it's pretty low. I have searched. I have found some people saying they...
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    Junk yard strut and front sway bar upgrade?

    Our Grand Prix needs all four struts and front sway bar replaced. The car has 244,xxx miles but I'm hoping to get another year the car. So with that being said I will be going to the junk yard for struts and a sway bar. Are there any cars that have Factory struts and front sway bars that would...
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    Questions about changing the cv axle

    The passenger side cv axle is going to need to be replaced. I have two questions: 1. Should get a new or used replacement? I have read that the new ones generally last a year or so. So I'm wondering if a used one will last longer provided the used one doesn't have a ton of miles on it. 2. I...
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    will these fit?

    I searched but didint really find an answer. But I would like to know if 235/55r17's would fit our 1999 Grand Prix GTP, stock ride height, 2006 Grand Prix 17's. Thank You.
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    Police Impala suspension parts on a GP?

    The suspension is getting pretty worn on our GP. So after we move in August I will start to replace suspension parts. I have read that the Police Impala's have better suspension parts. I will be ordering most of the parts off of rockauto.com. I have read that Impala struts/springs will cause the...
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    exhaust fell apart, need opinions/suggestions

    Last night the exhaust fell apart on our GP. It rusted/fell apart at the Y-pipe. So now there is no exhaust past the last hanger just before the Y-pipe. With no mufflers the exhaust is so loud and annoying. Its my understanding that the cat-back exhaust flows good. I like the sound of the...
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    seafoam in a higher mileage engine. Good or bad idea?

    Our GP just rolled 233,xxx miles. I was thinking about doing a seafoam treatment since its over due for plugs and wires. If I decide to do it, I'll probably be using the vac line under the s/c snout instead of the brake booster line unless you guys think it will be ok. From my searching, some...
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    key ignition issues

    Lately the ignition in our Grand Prix has become a little troublesome/irritating. To get the key to turn, the key has to be wiggled. This has to be done every time. Sometimes it takes a just a second while other times it takes forever to get the key to turn. I have tried the other keys and all...
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    Need some advice on replacing a window motor and/or regulator.

    We have a 1999 GP GTP 2 door. The driver's side window had been rolling up slower and slower, it did go down fine. Two days ago something broke, sounded like a cable broke or something. The window will not stay up on its own now. Shutting the door or driving will cause the window to work its way...
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    halogen fog/headlight replacement questions

    Last night one of my fog lights burnt out. And tonight one of the headlights burnt out. My headlights are the Silverstars Ultras (which dont seem much better than the average halogen bulb). I want to eventually get HID's for both fog/headlights but with christmas coming/ bills to pay/ and car...
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    Windshield wiper issues

    On my way to work I turned on the windshield wipers to clean the windshield. They work fine but stop in the middle of the windshield (at the 12 o'clock position). Even if I shut them off at the bottom, they still stop in the middle of the windshield. Its like they need to be reset or...
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