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    Will this rack and pinion work?

    2004 3800 Series 3 gt. This is a used car that currently has a Magnasteer rack and pinion which has never been plugged in since we've had it. It needs changed and the service sticker calls for an N40 rack and pinion. Autozone lists two options, magnasteer and non magnasteer. Question is, would...
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    Rack and Pinion Replacement Dilemma

    Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3. The car was bought used, needs a new steering rack (severe leak). A Magnasteer unit is on it right now, but discovered that it was disconnected and tied off with a rubber cover on the plug (rack side). The Service Parts sticker has a Non-Magnasteer unit...
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    Input Shaft Diameter?

    Does anyone know what the input shaft diameter is, of the steering rack, on a Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3? I'm looking at two steering racks from NAPA. The NRP 221025 has an 11/16" input shaft, and the NRP 221023 has a 5/8" input shaft. I want to have the right one ready to go in as soon...
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    Transmission pan bolt size?

    Does anyone know the bolt/thread size of a transmission pan bolt on a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3 car? I'm missing one. Also, where that stabilizer rod connects to the strut, is it suppose to fit inside that rectangular hole in the strut bracket?
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    Steering Rack Replacement Questions

    2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3. Steering rack has a bad leak and planning on replacing soon, but I have some questions. Got under car today trying to figure out if it's magnasteer or not. Found wiring coming out the bottom of the steering gear (just below where the main hydraulic...
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    Rear brake replacement questions

    Going to replace rear brake pads on a 2004 grand prix gt 3800 series 3 soon. Anything I should know ahead of time that I may not expect before doing this? Are torx sockets necessary? Does the emergency brake become an issue when changing the pads? Is a brake hardware kit recommended? Any advice...
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    Replacing rear brake pads / Have Questions

    2004 Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3 (Daughter's car) Going to replace the rear brake pads soon. Do I need torx sockets to change these brakes? Or any unusual tools to make the job easier? Is the emergency brake an issue when changing the rear pads? Is the hardware kit recommended? Any advice to...
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    Engine overheating/ Need Help

    2004 Pontiac GT 3800 Series 3. Recently, the power steering pulley fell off, thus the belt, which caused the engine to overheat. Everything got put back together, but now the car's been losing coolant and overheating again. After taking it for a drive and temp. needle nearing the red zone...
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    2004 grand prix gt 3800 series 3/ Which steering rack?

    Need to replace the steering rack on this car. Are all the 2004's equipped with magnasteer? I can see what looks like wiring coming from the steering gear, but not sure if that necessarily means it's a magnasteer rack. Any help on this is appreciated.
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    PO128 Code

    '04 Grand Prix 3800 Series 3. I have a PO128 code. Should I be looking to replace the thermostat or the engine coolant temperature sensor? I checked, and the coolant level in the reservoir is ok. The gauge needle sits on the 1/4 mark when the engine is warmed up.
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    PO128 code/Engine dies after starting/Related?

    The engine light stays aluminated with a PO128 code. The engine starts, the rpms go way up momentarily, then dies if you leave your foot off the gas pedal. Not every time, but most of the time. Could this symptom be related to the PO128 code? The coolant level is fine, so am thinking the...
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    Side-gapping opinions

    Just looking for experiences or opinions from anyone who has side-gapped their plugs. Or from anyone who hasn't. Benefits or no benefits from doing this?
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    Is Pontiac GT and GT1 the same?

    When I'm looking for parts on the internet, everything seems to come up GT1, and not just GT, for my daughter's car ('04 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3). Are they one in the same? Or are they different?
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    Steering Rack Questions

    Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3. My daughter went and had her steering gear leak checked out. Mechanic said passenger side seal was leaking, steering gear mount bushings were shot, and would probably be better to just replace the steering gear. I haven't taken a look yet, but need some...
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    Steering Rack Questions

    2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3800 Series 3. My daughter went and had her steering gear leak checked out. Mechanic said passenger side seal was leaking, steering gear mount bushings were shot, and would probably be better to just replace the steering gear. I haven't taken a look yet, but need...
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