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by Mfitzy
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: SC idler pulley bolt - need confirmation
Replies: 27
Views: 10274

Re: SC idler pulley bolt - need confirmation

I know I am pulling up a really old thread here but I just want to double check with everyone. My pulley #8 busted off, I bought a new pulley but the Torx head broke off, I got the rest of the bolt out but wanted to make sure the GM 12537035 hex head bolt will work in place of the torx. Thanks for ...
by Mfitzy
Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Still Having some issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2666

Re: Still Having some issues

bobgto65 wrote:I believe it can be accessed from the left side of the car by removing the wheel. You may have to drop the subframe. I paid a transmission shop to do the work but I know they did not pull the tranny out of the car.
How much did the transmission shop charge you, if you don't mind me asking?
by Mfitzy
Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Still Having some issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2666

Re: Still Having some issues

Thanks for the helpful information, I work at a dealership so i have been asking the guys here about price its looking like including getting the new valve body it's going to run me around $500.
by Mfitzy
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:40 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: A good mechanic in Maryland
Replies: 5
Views: 1097

Re: A good mechanic in Maryland

Yeah currently I am living in Germantown, but i'm looking to move up to Fredrick with the wife next June. Bowie is not to far away its a bit of a hike but not awful.
by Mfitzy
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Still Having some issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2666

Re: Still Having some issues

Thats a really good price, i'm thinking that might be the best bet because It would also be a bit of preventative maintenance. This may be a stupid question but do you have to drop the transmission to replace the valve body?
by Mfitzy
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:28 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: A good mechanic in Maryland
Replies: 5
Views: 1097

Re: A good mechanic in Maryland

It's rough out here, what part of md?
by Mfitzy
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Still Having some issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2666

Re: Still Having some issues

Do you think that is what also is causing me problems in 4th gear with the stumbling, or whatever it is when i'm around 65-70 mph and at 1psi or so?
by Mfitzy
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Still Having some issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2666

Still Having some issues

Hey everyone, I still am experiencing a hard shift some days it happens some days it does not. Also when I am on the highway going 65 or so, I feel like it shifts into fourth and when im at 1-3 psi with the supercharger it will feel like its sputtering randomly, but if I push down and give it more ...
by Mfitzy
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: A good mechanic in Maryland
Replies: 5
Views: 1097

A good mechanic in Maryland

Hey guys, don't know if this is the right place to be posting this but I am looking for a good mechanic who knows bonneville's in Maryland.
by Mfitzy
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Re: Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...

Hey guys just wanted to do an update. Changed the spark plug wire set and all the plugs, went with the autolight 103 copper. The loss of power is gone now, getting 6-7lbs of boost and its feeling strong! Thanks for the help.
by Mfitzy
Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Re: Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...

I'm hopefully going to be able to change out all the spark plugs and wires by next weekend, so I'm hoping that will help things, I know they are due to be changed. I just replaced the cat so I would hope there is nothing wrong with it! I had the fuel pumped changed about 7k miles ago. Thanks for all ...
by Mfitzy
Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Feels like I'm loosing power when I punch the gas...

I have noticed recently that when I punch the gas to pass someone or get onto the highway in my 2002 ssei, there is a loss of power for a half a second or so when my boost is at 5-6. I do need to change the spark plugs and wires, and I just replaced the cat and took out the resonator. All advice is ...
by Mfitzy
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1671

Re: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I dropped it off today at the dealership to have them fix anything that has come up as I just got it about a week ago. So im sure I will hear back from them by tomorrow. If I can get whatever is going on fixed for free im going for it, I would hope they end up ...
by Mfitzy
Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1671

Re: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky

Thanks for the response, I just ran out and got a wrench and tapped for a min or so and no rattling. Also as embarrassing as it is After I had picked up the car things got chaotic, and I had to make a trip back and fourth about an hour and a half and I was not thinking and since my fuel sensor is ...
by Mfitzy
Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1671

Re: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky

I'm thinking it is my fuel pump and filter, could that be causing the power issue?
by Mfitzy
Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1671

Feels like I'm loosing power, jerky

Hey everyone, I just purchased a used 2002 Bonneville SSEI with 98,898 mi on it a few days ago. Some problems have arouse that I'm getting worried about. First thing was I knew the fuel gage I knew when I bought it was faulty the dealership said they would fix it if when I filled it up it did not ...
by Mfitzy
Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 2000+ Common Problems & Solutions (updated 5.11.11)
Replies: 104
Views: 251302

Re: 2000+ Common Problems & Solutions (updated 5.11.11)

Thanks a Lot for this list, just purchased a used 2002 with 98,000 mi on her and it runs great! Glad I found this place it seems it's already saving me some money!