CMNTMXR57 wrote:It's worth every penny... Now get a CAI on it and REALLY enjoy that blower whine!

The mod bug is coming on hard. First thing is to get a baseline dyno. I am interested to see where I can take this thing.

I'm still trying to get over the sticker shock. But, dang, I knew I was going to like having boost!!!!

I had enough with the bonne and have had my eye on this for a while. I am looking for a beater now so I don't put to many miles on her.

I will get more pics up soon.

CMNTMXR57 wrote:

Good stuff, Rich!

Quite easy actually. Remove the bolts/nuts holding the pulley guard in place. Then remove the two bolts holding the idler pulley in place. Removing the idler assembly is the easiest way to do it. However, you can get the belt off without doing this; it just takes a little twisting and yelling. lol ...

Most likely. That's why I suspect the belt or idler pulley.

If it is what I suggested than it is easy to replce. The waterpump on the other hand is a completely different story.

The waterpump has a belt of its own. You may have lost that belt or the idler pulley.

I would gladly give all the help I could for sure.

I will tell you from experience that the N* is no fun to work on but, man, I enjoyed every busted knuckle, cut, scrape and bruise. The GXP is a very nice car but I would stay away from anything that is close to 100k.

However, the one you posted above seems to have been very well maintained. It ...

I replaced the pads on the GXP three times in 190k miles, with Duralast Gold ceramic pads. Oh, and I only replaced the rotors once.

Bridgestone Turanza EL400. Well within all your requirements.

sandrock wrote:Try changing the starter.

Probably one of the easiest things to do on these cars. Ask me how I know. lol

Congrats to both you and Shannon. Nice find on the van as well.

I echo the statements already made here. Stay away from any sort of oil additive.

You might have a coil going out. How is the car under load? Take it out and do a quick WOT. If a coil is going bad the SES may flicker and the engine may stumble a little.

Another thing to try would be a bottle of Techron on your next fill up.

Sounds like it might be money for the repair costs.

Did you repalce the upper shock mounts? These will cause the clunk as well.