This is what I was afraid of. I did not think I saw studs on the parts list...

Thank you both for your help. I really feel sorry for the current owner of the car, who paid $4200 for this to be done in August.

I was going to buy the car for $3500.

It is a one owner with 101,000, tons of ...

Trying Photobucket.


I don't see head bolts or studs... they are one time use, yes?

So, my photos do not show up? They do for me, on previews and posts.

I will try another service later on.

The repair was done at a Cadillac dealership, so I hope it was well done.

Thanks,

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This is a mistake.

Here is a photo:
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Looked at this '04 GXP today.

Had the CarFax and all of the repairs from the beginning of time. 1 family owner car.

Some interior wear (smoker) and some cancer around the gas filler.

Will post more pix when it gets here.

Can Not help with the O2 Sensors.

Most of the information you are looking for is in the audio forum of this website. I just completely redid my 02, following threads on here.

I replaced my cigar ports with USBs.

the dash and console are pretty easy to take apart, once that is done, you can get to ...

Thank you for all of your input.

I think I will wait a few days and see if I can scoop it up for even less.

A 130k GXP in running condition is only worth about what you would have invested into it to get it running, so you wouldn't necessarily turn it for a large profit.

Flipping it would not be my plan. I would hope to have a nice fairly reliable car for $4500, that I could drive for quite a while ...

CMNTMXR57 wrote:Well, since the N* doesn't have "lifters", if it's got noise, no matter how much "better" it may get, it leads me to believe something more costly is involved.

Yes, that was the funniest part of the "Blown Up" part.

I do not have the pix available.

It is about an hour away... I could go take some this evening.

Looks like an engine would be $1000-1500. I would probably stud the heads while it was out.... so that is another grand or so.

I would do my own work, a few hundred in tools. Probably have it running ...

If I can get a 134000 mile black 2005 GXP that is not running for $1500... Should I?

Newer tires and brakes.

How it "Blew Up" from the seller:

"It was making some lifter noise, stopped and checked the oil. It was 3 qts low. Added the oil, kept driving. Noise got better. Took it to the mechanic ...

Thank you very much! It sold before I got to it.

I am looking at getting another Bonneville... Giving the one I am driving now to my son.

It is an Ice Blue Metallic SE.

Could someone break down the VIN and or run a Carfax for me?

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Put a boat roller in my car.
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Did this and it worked awesome.

Roller came from Cabelas for $4.99.

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Embarrassed to say it was a loose lower shock bolt.

All is happy now!!

2003 SE with 125,000 miles.

I have what i thought was the worn out shock mount clunk and jingle. Replaced the shocks and mounts... Still have the noise.

What next? Control arms?

Thanks!

I agree, the wire from the head unit needs to be connected to the car's reverse trigger. It is present in the ribbon. (At least it was on my 2003 SE.)

I am not familiar with your harness, but for my PAC harness, it was clearly marked in the wiring diagram.