Opinions please??

66#1 said:
My wife and I have a 2000 GTP and we love it. Just be sure and change your S/C fluid periodically.
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I have heard about this SC fluid but every place I take it to (3 shops/1 dealership) said the supercharger fluid doesn't need to be changed. I am friends with one of the mechanics and he said he has a supercharged Bonneville, 250,000 miles and never changed the SC fluids. So...I guess Im not going to worry about? The one dealership who said they would do it wanted $250 and they are well known to say they are doing things and then never actually do it and just charge you..or tell you something needs to be replaced and it is perfectly fine....I guess I'll take my chances for now, I'll update you guys on what I find out.
 
Joshua312- Glad you didn't have a serious wreck! Maybe a set of good-on-ice snowtires would be worthwhile, even if you are spending plenty on it already.



Hope you get the vibration sorted out without spending a bundle. IMO you're just going through one of those rough patches where the car needs a lot of stuff all at once. No way to predict whether some othe vehicile (e.g., the Tahoe) might not need even *more* work...like, the week after you get it ;) I'd take LastDetail's opinions to heart. I sure had to have a *lot* of things sorted out on my Blazer after I got it, and it only has ~73K; drove fine for about the first three weeks, then stuff started acting up. Guess the previous owner saw it all coming and sold at the right time. You can bet there's some good reason why the Tahoe is for sale just as you'd figure you had a good reason to sell your GTP if you were worried about additional problems.



I think you're on the right track now, planning to keep your car. And heh heh, the Tahoe would be a *very* different driving experience! I consider myself pretty open-minded about the different types of vehicles (consider that I have a wide range of stuff including the Blazer), but sometimes what seems like a good switch in the middle of summer/winter won't seem so smart six months later. A truck-based SUV isn't my first-choice vehicle for a long drive on a nice summer day ;)



Oh, and LastDetail isn't kidding about detailing larger SUVs...
 
Accumulator,



Yes I am very lucky something more serious didn't happen! I actually just picked up some new tires in the beginning of winter and have never had a problem, even during blizzard like conditions. So it must have just been one of those spots you shouldn't go over 5 mph on, especially on a curve...little bit of my fault there I suppose.



I actually just got a call a little bit ago from the Tire place and they said they drove the car and there was no vibration, put it up on the lift and seen nothing damaged or bent. Their only thought was that I must have had ice or snow built up in there somewhere which through off the balance of my wheel and it melted off while in the shop. Whew! I thought for sure something was wrong with the way it was shaking and handling. My dad just drove the car to my work and he said it drives perfect so I guess I am in the clear on this issue.



To anyone who has been following this thread, more information on the Intake manifold gasket leak is that it is an exterior leak, but I will still be getting it fixed ASAP.



Thanks also for the advice on the Tahoe, I actually know the owner of the Tahoe and the history of it, but as you guys are saying...Who is to say something won't happen even if the owner knows nothing is currently wrong with it. With all the money I have been putting into my car lately and almost having it paid off and wanting to move out of the house soon. I should just pay off the car and put my money in better places. Guess it is just a little bit of my ignorance coming out, wanting something different and newer all the time. Well I am sticking with the GTP, even though it is giving me a headache now, at least I know where everything stands at the moment with the car.



Thanks again for all the input guys, I really appreciate it!!
 
Joshua312- Glad to hear the vibration sorted itself out. Yeah, get the leak fixed and see how things go. Heh heh, *I* sure can't criticize a guy for always thinking about a new ride..guess how I ended up "accumulating" so many vehicles :o
 
LastDetail said:
Also IMHO that if you jump into the tahoe at 90K you are getting into right before most of the major wear and tear problems come up. I have a Tahoe myself and right around 100K I had to replace, Tranny ($3000), Plugs, coils, wires, ($500), Parking Brake, ($400), Catalytic Converter, ($1200), Battery, ($200), Serp Belt, ($130) and now I know I need a new water pump. This may not be the standard on all tahoes but from what I have been told this is the mileage where they start to develop problems



Plus they are a real biatch to detail.
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I dont know where your getting your parts from but sheesh thats alot for parts.





Or is that labor too?



Parts prices should look close to these.

Plugs, coils and wires should be no more than $200.

The belt should be no more than $70 (and thats a good belt).

Battery $100-$140.

New cat $50 (online).
 
66#1 said:
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The intake leaking coolant is a very common problem unfortunately on older Grand Prix's. My mom and dad have a 2000 model and they had the same problem. Once it was fixed, the problem hasn't reappeared.



My wife and I have a 2000 GTP and we love it. Just be sure and change your S/C fluid periodically.
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Some of the earlier GP se's came with the 3100 still so yes you would be right if thats the earlier ones your thinking of.



2.8, 3.3 and 3.8 are 90 degree



3.1 and 3.4 are 60 degree



These are the common engines in grand ams and grandprixs but the ones with the all so famous LIM leak are the 3.1 and 3.4.
 
Coupe said:
Some of the earlier GP se's came with the 3100 still so yes you would be right if thats the earlier ones your thinking of.



2.8, 3.3 and 3.8 are 90 degree



3.1 and 3.4 are 60 degree



These are the common engines in grand ams and grandprixs but the ones with the all so famous LIM leak are the 3.1 and 3.4.
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My parents car has a 3800,and it had that infamous leak. No problems ever since aside from normal wear and tear.



Joshua312 said:
I have heard about this SC fluid but every place I take it to (3 shops/1 dealership) said the supercharger fluid doesn't need to be changed. I am friends with one of the mechanics and he said he has a supercharged Bonneville, 250,000 miles and never changed the SC fluids. So...I guess Im not going to worry about? The one dealership who said they would do it wanted $250 and they are well known to say they are doing things and then never actually do it and just charge you..or tell you something needs to be replaced and it is perfectly fine....I guess I'll take my chances for now, I'll update you guys on what I find out
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Cool. The S/C fluid is real easy to check and replace if you ever decide to do it. The fluid is only 15 bucks or so also. It smells great too! J/K! UGH!
 
Coupe said:
I dont know where your getting your parts from but sheesh thats alot for parts.





Or is that labor too?



Parts prices should look close to these.

Plugs, coils and wires should be no more than $200.

The belt should be no more than $70 (and thats a good belt).

Battery $100-$140.

New cat $50 (online).
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Yeah I had labor on those parts too. The belt I got at Chevy so of course I got ripped off. I saw that cat online also and I beleive it is just for the back cat, I had to replace the whole thing from the headers back. The battery is a super deep cycle that assists with stereo duties.
 
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