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by CJCroel
Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: 2006 Grand Prix GT
Replies: 8
Views: 3199

Re: 2006 Grand Prix GT

Mines optioned exactly the same way but it isn't an L32. I'd would have thought you would have at least have the Monsoon package in that. Does your DIC have the g-meter in it?

(And personally, I think having the engine hours meter was a freaking waste of space in there)

Yeah I'd rather have ...
by CJCroel
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: 2006 Grand Prix GT
Replies: 8
Views: 3199

Re: 2006 Grand Prix GT

First tank I got 21 mixed hwy and city...I wasn't being gentle either lol
by CJCroel
Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: 2006 Grand Prix GT
Replies: 8
Views: 3199

2006 Grand Prix GT

Yep, It's an 06, and almost fully loaded. The only big things it's missing that I'd like are a sunroof and HUD, but it was between this one and a base model with almost nothing, this one won.

It's sharp, it's clean, and it's fast..so I'm pretty happy. The only noticeable things wrong are the lumbar ...
by CJCroel
Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Other 3800 powered cars
Topic: 06 GP GT
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

06 GP GT

I upgraded my ride to a 2006 Grand Prix GT today, first supercharged car and I'm pretty impressed. The thing is, I haven't the first clue as to the care and maintenance of a supercharger, and I really don't want to ruin it.

I know the obvious to run premium fuel, but as far as everything else I'm ...
by CJCroel
Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2633

Re: Oil Leak

It's definitely oil that's leaking, not trans fluid...I appreciate the help!
by CJCroel
Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2633

Oil Leak

I'm pretty much in the dark about this one guys. I haven't been around in a while, but at the same time I haven't driven my car but maybe 1000 miles in the last 4 months due to having a take-home work truck.

I discovered a puddle of oil last night under my car...the puddle is toward the passenger ...
by CJCroel
Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: High Fuel Tank Pressure?
Replies: 2
Views: 1678

Re: High Fuel Tank Pressure?

pretty sure it was pressure, but i'll double check next time i drive it
by CJCroel
Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: High Fuel Tank Pressure?
Replies: 2
Views: 1678

High Fuel Tank Pressure?

Last night I experienced what sounds like my gas tank expanding, making metal "popping" noises. I stopped to fill up and upon unscrewing the gas cap, there was an absurd amount of pressure that was relieved. It hissed for a good 2-3 seconds, which it's never done before.

I just had the fuel pump ...
by CJCroel
Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 180* Thermostat Observations
Replies: 10
Views: 3313

Re: 180* Thermostat Observations

the 180' t-stat is something I'll probably be doing soon, so this is good info to know...

however, i have no idea how to to the override...is there a write up somewhere?
by CJCroel
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Vacuum Line Connectors
Replies: 12
Views: 4747

Re: Vacuum Line Connectors

awesome, thanks Andrew! :)

I never thought to check there.
by CJCroel
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Vacuum Line Connectors
Replies: 12
Views: 4747

Vacuum Line Connectors

Hey, it looks like almost all of my vacuum line connectors are splitting or split...I temporarily patched them up with tape, and there's no leaks, but I need to know where to get replacements. I checked out Autozone and O'Reilly and didn't really see what I was needing.

Is there somewhere else I ...
by CJCroel
Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

While I'm STILL waiting for the money to show up to get it fixed...I poked my head under the hood yesterday (temp gauge was climbing and I wanted to ensure it was the extreme heat and not lack of coolant) and I noticed that I could very clearly hear the injectors...I've never heard them with such ...
by CJCroel
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Blower motor...or....?
Replies: 2
Views: 1967

Blower motor...or....?

I'd like to diagnose this problem without removing my dashboard if possible. It's not fun to sit and work in a car in 95+ degree heat.

A/C on Max, blower on high, for a while it's nice and quiet...but then it starts making a noise. The noise is similar to maybe a card in bike spokes...like ...
by CJCroel
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

I don't know how old the O2 sensors are...I've never replaced them, so hard to tell really.

I'm considering doing the coolant flush myself, but I don't have the means to do the trans. work myself.
by CJCroel
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

Well, after worrying about where the money will come from, I bit the bullet and applied for a line of credit through the credit union I have the car loan through. I'll have a $1000 card coming my way soon. In the meantime, I'm making a list...because I'm doing a once-over and repairing and replacing ...
by CJCroel
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:13 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

Yeah, that was the plan. I'd really rather use an AC Delco, but that's wayyyy too expensive...and I've read other threads here where people used the cheaper one @ rockauto.com, so that's what I'll probably do. It's the pump/sending unit for $120 (which is great, because then my gas gauge will ...
by CJCroel
Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

If it were my car, at this point, I would install a new pump.

Ok...that's what I was afraid of. I appreciate all the help everyone has given me...now here's the fun part.

I'd rather do this myself...is there a step-by-step in the Chilton's manual? I don't have one yet (shame on me). Basically I ...
by CJCroel
Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:00 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?


Should increase when FPR vacuum line is disconnected.


So why didn't mine? There was no evidence of gas when the vacuum was removed from the FPR, but the gauge didn't move when I took it off...

I was really hoping it wasn't my pump...all of my under-body (including the fuel lines) are rusted ...
by CJCroel
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

It's for some reason priming @ 20 psi now..still idling around 26-28. Watch the video...you'll hear the noise when I remove the vacuum from the FPR. Notice how the gauge doesn't change? What's with that?

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by CJCroel
Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Misfire?
Replies: 35
Views: 6672

Re: Misfire?

Fuel pressure readings:

Prime x3: 9 psi
Idle: 26 psi
(I was in a bit of a rush when I did this...today I'm going to hook it back up and watch the gauge for about an hour after I shut it off, since most of my problems come when it's been off for about 30-45 minutes)

I don't know the specs yet, but ...