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    F off winter!

    I used to love winters. ice fishing and wreaking havoc on my snowmobile. not a fan too much anymore. I decided with is being bone smokin cold, it was time to tackle a drywall repair. had new AC unit installed a few years ago needed new whatever lines ran to furnace. whoever owned the house...
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    ICM, CPS, AND LCAS for sale

    all new never used. parts were planned for '08 GP base that was totaled a few days ago. LCAs: Moog rk620675 and rk 620676 left and right. comes with dorman sway bar links Sl92005RD. $75 GM ICM part #D1977A. still in box never used. I bought it a few years ago when prices were lower than what...
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    my ride was totaled today

    265k miles on my '08 and was going to make 300k. totaled by a distracted driver that ran a red light. slammed into rear door/tire going about 45 mph.she admitted to popo she was distracted by her phone,too. I was pretty calm when it happened but I'm getting a little.... I'll just say upset. I...
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    hummin from left front

    '08 base 3800 GP with 4t65e. started getting a hummin that was getting a bit louder a bit ago. wheel bearing replaced still there so onto CV axle. replaced with Napa axle. the hummin is still there. pitch changes on turns. I haven't rotated the tires yet ( heading out inna bit to do that) but...
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    coolant temp issue

    '08 GP base 3800. back in early fall I did a coolant flush and decided to replace the tstat along with it. temp went from running halfway on the gage to 1/4 on the gage. in cab heat when from blaring heat to "meh." broke down earlier this week and thought possibly defective tstat. without...
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    think a new alternator is in my near future

    '08 base GP. been having a whine under the hood that could use a Talkin from my ex on how to really whine.;) and its coming from the alternator. im assuming a new one is in the near future. any recommendations on replacement brands or since electrical stick to AC Delco?
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    time for struts again

    '08 GP base getting a bit saggy and soft. besides Monroe quick struts, what suggestions do ya'll have for replacements? im just an average every day old fart driver- no Mario andretti style handling needed. :)
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    need a new key FOB

    2008 grand prix base model. apparently my fob is telling me it didn't like going through the wash-again. first time I've had to get a new one. anyone have a reliable source? not sure about these one size fits all ones I'm seeing.
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    creaking on acceleration and braking.

    08 base GP. i have a creaking in the left front when accelerating and braking. it has gotten worse over the last month or so. ive been under that side prying and pushing while doing LCAs and wheel bearings and cant make it creak to locate WTH is making the sound. anyone ever experience this...
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    right side cv axle question

    doin LCAs on my '08. havin just a wonderful time. right side cv axle came apart at the boot. can i slide it back together or should i get a new axle?
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    coolant leaks and fun

    08 base 197 k miles now. developed a coolant leak that i found to be coming out of the water pump so replaced that. burped the system, ran great then found out i was losing coolant about 400 miles later only now quite a bit quick. coolant elbows, which were replaced a while ago, were leaking...
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    car starting problem

    2 posts in one day- holy smokes this is fun!!! said no one ever. :) 08 base GP. cleaned throttle body yesterday. fired up and ran smooooooooth after. i posted about the A/C light not working and AC not coming on buuuuuut thats working this morning. car runnin great. took my mutts to the dog...
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    AC fuse or??

    weird.... '08 base GP. my AC has been workin great. cleaned my throttle body yesterday. get in the car for test drive, hit the AC button, light doesnt come on. no cold air. not sure what happened. maybe just a coincidence but thinkin fuse first or????
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    strange electrical issue

    '08 base model. not every time, but a few times over the last 2 months, while driving the power has cut out for a split second. headlights, dash lights, stereo, everything. it happens so quick i dont know if the engine dies. its like flipping a wall switch for a light off the back on pretty...
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    $#@& trans took a crap i think.

    had the trans rebuilt 40k miles ago. 4t65e . been having what i would describe as a hollow sound cominbg from the right front for a little bit now but couldnt pinpoint it. occasioanlly when backing up id have a rather harsh jerking/grining/ something like broken teeth on sprokets type feel...
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