New Guy From Indiana 2004 Grand Prix

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

New guy here, bought a 2004 grand prix about 6 months ago, 130k on the clock, good running car.

Always like the 3800 so wanted another one.

I currently own a 1999 Mustang thats been swapped to a 5.3LS engine backed up by a powerglide transmission and a big borg warner turbo hanging out front. Owned a 2004 pontiac GTO before that as well.

Anyway, dropping in to do some research, its leaking water from somewhere, appears to be the water pump or something above it maybe. very weird.

When i bought it, the guy i got it from pointed out a new elbow or something that he had replaced due to some issues with it, had to do with the coolant system. This new leak appears to be in that area.

Pics of said rides

The Grand Prix

My pride and Joy. and a pic of the gto i had a for a few years and built up as well

the GTO

**Sven the Sexman** · 08-24-2012

Welcome! Sorry to hear you're having issues with the GP, but there are plenty of people here to help! Sounds like it could be the coolant elbow which goes from the lower intake manifold to the accessory tensioner bracket. They're notorious for breaking/leaking.

Pics of ride(s)?

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

Ill get some pics up asap! Just a base model i believe, white in color with aluminum wheels.

I was gonna go out and run the car for awhile here and add some more water, its loosing it pretty quick, lol, maybe ill be able to see where its coming from. I will get pics.

**Sven the Sexman** · 08-24-2012

Not just that...you said you have a super awesome Mustang too. Pics of EVERYTHING! LOL

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

Will do!

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

pics posted

**Sven the Sexman** · 08-24-2012

Turbo EVERYTHING! lol Except the GP...it must be coming...right?

**txslow6** · 08-24-2012

So when is a turbo going on the GP?

Awesome cars btw. The guy is probably referring to the coolant elbow which is attached the LIM and tensioner assembly.

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

Turbo on the GP? I dont know, i did help build a rearmount on a friends 2005 GXP

lol, Yes, we love our turbos here! Everything deserves a turbo!

I doubt we will turbo this car though, its the wifes car now and she drives it everyday, lol

and yes, we are talking about that coolant elbow dealio, just saw it pissing fluid a few minutes ago, Hittman said "easy fix" lol.. So im gonna track down the part and give it a whirl.

**dsmuts** · 08-24-2012

Autozone has the part for $5. Where do you live in IN?

**JAX04** · 08-24-2012

West side of Indy, about 15 miles west in a town called Avon.

**nos4blood70** · 08-24-2012

I wouldn't go with the Autozone ones. They don't like to last very long. I would check these out though. Dorman revised them recently. Now they're aluminum.

Dorman Products - 47065hp

**dsmuts** · 08-24-2012

I've had no problems using the dorman ones from az. But if i had to buy some i'd get the aluminum ones.

**JAX04** · 08-25-2012

Ill probably order the "bling bling" ones, but i have to go get the plastic ones today. Sucks, but she needs to drive her car.

**Sven the Sexman** · 08-25-2012

The aluminum ones are more of a long term solution IMO. I still have the plastic one in mine...hasn't given me any issue.

**Utter99** · 08-25-2012

Hey glade to hear another Indiana man here . I live in Warsaw if you ever need help let me know

**Tnscooter** · 08-25-2012

Welcome!

**JAX04** · 08-25-2012

THANKS GUYS! I did install the plastic ones today, problem is fixed for now. Ordering the aluminum ones as well. So if and when these go out again, ill put them in.

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