Alright guys, recently bought a 2000 Pontiac grand prix gt 2d coupe. Has the 3800 series ll -V6 in it. Ive never owned one before so no clue what to do or how to go bout doing it. When i looked at it before buying it, i saw that both front struts needed replaced due to the springs being broken, along with the brakes would need done. Simple fixes right? oh boy, ive had some interesting things thrown at me since i got it. First night driving got pulled over for the license plate light not working. wasn't a fuse nor the bulb or the socket harness itself. it just randomly starting working the next day. Had my mechanic friend take a look at the engine, told me that the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets needed replaced along with the valve cover gasket and possibly the thermostat housing. How do you tell if all that needs replaced? i know nothing bout passenger vehicles but put a Freightliner, Peterbilt or Kenworth in front of me and i can fix that up no problem.
Any advice or steps in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Also the fuel gauge either reads fuel or empty never the accurate level, which ive come to realize if that doesnt work properly neither the display on the center dash. was told sending unit, fuel pump, or the cluster. I dont think this year and type of car is suppose to have automatic lights, is it?
