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    Expansion Plugs? Difficulty/Cost?

    Coming home the other day my car started slowly overheating a few blocks from my house, upon getting home me and my stepdad found coolant flowing out the back of the engine(side facing the rear of the car). To the point where there was literally a pool. We can't see where it is coming from so...
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    Inner tie rod boot being a pain?

    Not sure if I got the right part or am overly frustrated, but while trying to replace my outer tie rod, the inner rotated and ripped the boot. Got a new one, appears to be a fine direct replacement, but I can not get the end to fit over the housing. Got it slid on all the way, but it won't fit...
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    Any Decent Mods for 206k Mile GT?

    2003 Grand Prix GT. Exactly what the title says, obviously not looking to turbo a car with 206k miles. Just looking for some mods to help with throttle response and give it a little more pull. Will probably sell the car before next summer to get something with less miles, but as of right now...
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    Clunking/popping on bumps, grinding when slowly reversing?

    One problem after another. Just fixed the cooling system, now I'm having more issues and I'm pretty sure it's the CV axle and/or wheel bearing. When hitting even small bumps there is a loud clunking or popping sound and when I'm in reverse with the brakes almost fully applied I can feel and hear...
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    Overheating that doesn't make sense? GT 3.8

    My cars been overheating for a while, the water pump was leaking coolant. Gasket was in bad condition. Replaced the pump last weekend, no more leaking coolant. It's been about a week now and haven't seen a drop of coolant in the driveway, coolant is at the same level I filled it to, almost...
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    Air Conditioning Does Not Work After Replaced Compressor??

    So last summer I went to turn on my AC and to my surprise, got blasted with outside temperature air. I took it to goodyear and they said that the compressor clutch had gone bad and they recommended replacing the full system(minus condenser) for about $1,100, but told me they were confident the...
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    Trouble starting car

    Recently in my 2003 Grand Prix GT I am having trouble getting it to start. I will get in, lights are on, stereo turns on(even powers my 600W subwoofer no problem), everything electronic works perfectly, but I turn the key and suddenly everything shuts off and the key locks up. I then have to...
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    Air Conditioner not blowing cold air through passenger side?

    I have tried searching and have found some answers that don't fully answer my question so I figured I'd start a new thread. I am having an issue that seems to be somewhat popular. When it gets warmer and I turn on my AC I get mildly cool air on the passenger side, and warm outside air on the...
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    Replacing Upper Motor Mounts : Help!

    So I'm trying to replace the square upper motor mounts on my series II 3800. And let me just say, they're a *****. I've tried twisting, hammering, WD40, cutting, everything and they just won't come out. They refuse to move an inch. They are starting to degrade from what I can only assume is...
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    Hesitation at start, lean code?

    Was having issues with a bad Mass Air Flow sensor. Put in a new one, and man it's workin like a charm. Two days I've put about 40-50 miles on the car and not a single issue(they were happening after about 25 miles before). However today it started having a minor issue at start. It begins to...
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    2004 Grand Prix GT Wiring harness

    So I want to keep chimes and steering wheel controls in my new 2004 Grand Prix GT when I install the Kenwood double din headunit I'm ordering Thursday. I know you need a specific harness for this. The only one I've found is I guess an onstar one? This works in cars without onstar correct? I just...
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    New LED Lights

    Hi I want to order some brighter replacement LEDs because about half of mine are out in my instrument cluster on the dash. The gauges are already red so I'm assuming there is some sort of film to make them red. If I wanted them to stay red but just replace the bulbs, could I buy a replacement...
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    Bad Fuel Pump?

    So I think I found the source of several of my problems but I want opinions. My car struggles when I try to start it first of all. It will rev up for a split second, then drop down to almost 0 RPMs and sound like it's going to stall, then sometimes slowly go back up. It will then run fine for...
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    Good, moderately quiet or deep exhausts for the 3800?

    Getting my 2003 Grand Prix GT worked on next week(long shifts causing it to eventually slam gears and also stuttering acceleration especially from stops or up slight hills. Think it may be something electrical and clutch packs but feel free to give your opinion in your post) then after that is...
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    Acceleration Stuttering?

    When I accelerate in my 2003 Grand Prix GT I have an issue fairly rarely(maybe once every 3 or 4 times I drive) where it will stutter and not want to give it gas. I'm thinking it may be the intake because I have an open cone filter(and I hate it, waiting til next Thursday to order a ZZP Wizaired...
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