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2 Weeks Ago

thefncandyman started a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

I've googled,youtubed and searched EVERYWHERE! I cannot find a vid or pic of WHERE to put the hose w the smoke into my 3800 series 2 engine to run a...

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2 Weeks Ago

alok started a thread 2002 GP gas tank sending unit, replacing in General Grand Prix Discussion

Is the gas tank sending unit part of the fuel pump on a 2002 GP? The car has a 3.8 L engine. If so, do you have to replace the entire thing (fuel...

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3 Weeks Ago

kappa67 started a thread Next problem with GP in General Grand Prix Discussion

Hi all I've got a real problem with my car: I changed the ignition coils......before I had no problems all runs fine. I changed to the ZZP coils...

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4 Weeks Ago

kappa67 started a thread AEM air fuel ratio in General Grand Prix Discussion

Hi all Have a problem have a AEM Air Fuel ratio gauge I have in my car but it doesn't run. Sometimes I have 3 dashes or sometimes I have only 14,8...

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2 Days Ago

Guther replied to a thread Formula 1 - 2025 Season in Off Topic Discussion

McLaren seem unbeatable this season. At this rate they are going to win both Championships with multiple races remaining in the season.

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5 Days Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

thanks. yeah i figured if i ever figured out what the problem is and i get it fixed then i would get the coolant flushed ASAP! Tomorrow or tuesday i...

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6 Days Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

I will say this, take a look at the "front" of the engine (the pulley side). If you can follow where the lower intake meets the front head and you...

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1 Week Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

I just googled lower intake manifold gasket symptoms and that sounds like exactly what is happening literally. And because of that is whats creating...

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1 Week Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

If the boots are leaking, then you need a new rack. Do-able on your own if you have jackstands. There is a how-to here. It's not fun, but not...

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1 Week Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

I think it is the rack. About 3 years ago i could put power steering fluid in and it stay in for about 2-3months and slowly leak out. Now my fluid...

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1 Week Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

Have you ever changed the trans fluid/filter on it? If not you could try that. A trans-go shift kit could alleviate the 1181 max adapt shift issue....

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1 Week Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

Would or could a shift kit fix this problem? If so would a trans shop be able to do this under $1k you think?

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1 Week Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

I read somewhere that the car could be in "limp mode" from the trans code. But when the car started doing this it was the end of december and...

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1 Week Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

Ok, let's sort through these. p0107-click the link--> P0107 p0125- Check the connection to your coolant temp sensor. Replace sensor if wiring...

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2 Weeks Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

codes i have... p0107 p0125 p0128 p0302 p0336 p0420 p0442 p0751

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2 Weeks Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

You could hook it up there, that nipple is behind the throttle body blade so it would fill the entire upper intake and so on. If you post the...

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2 Weeks Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

could someone please move this to the general grand prix discussion?

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2 Weeks Ago

thefncandyman replied to a thread Smoke test help for 3800 series 2 engine running lean, HELP PLEASE in General Tech Discussion

So nobody on here knows where to insert smoke test tube into engine to run a smoke test on here? Seriously? Maybe i posted in the wrong place?

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2 Weeks Ago

BrandonHall10 replied to a thread 2002 GP gas tank sending unit, replacing in General Grand Prix Discussion

Nah. You can replace just the level sensor. The clips and wire connections can be a little fiddly, but it's very doable. Some guys will say to just...

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3 Weeks Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Next problem with GP in General Grand Prix Discussion

If you have your factory coils put them back on. They are the best things for these engines. If you must have red or yellow ones, just paint the...

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3 Weeks Ago

madamorr replied to a thread Fuel Rail with regulator. in Wanted To Buy - Parts

Oh yes, his 2001 Grand Prix GT is beautiful and is very well maintained. The engine is nice and quiet without any oil leaks and does not use any oil....

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4 Weeks Ago

FordMan77 replied to a thread Fuel Rail with regulator. in Wanted To Buy - Parts

Good deal, keeping another GP on the road

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