New to the forum - Thanks already!

[dlofx]

Recently got rid of my 1995 Grand Prix SE and went with a 2002 Grand Prix GTP I bought from a friend here in Illinois with about 140K. Had to come on and post an introduction and a thanks to you members as this forum has already helped and saved me a tremendous amount of money. Things I've done in the short time owning it:

• Front and Rear Brakes and Rotors
• Fuel Sending Unit
• Rack Replacement
• Subsequent Alignment
• Blower Motor (had a paycheck stub stuck in it!)
• Tune-up (Plugs, wire, oilchange, etc.)

Still got some work to do this spring. Passenger rear window regulator is shot. SRS, ABS and TCS lights are on and I want to get a shift kit put in there when I do the transmission flush this spring. I'll try and contribute where I can, but it has already been a fun experience owning a car with a little power. Some might complain about what I have had to do in the first month owning it, but I view most of it as maintenance for a car that is a decade old and boy have I been learning a ton about cars and repairs. See you all around!

[TexasTanker19kilo20]

Your Welcome . Start a members ride thread and post pics of the car and progress.

[Scottydoggs]

nice to see someone who can just read and follow directions off the forum.

being you seem to navigate the site just fine looking for what you need. ill add, that trans flush, pass on that, only drop the pan, change the filter, do the shift kit, then fill it up with new t fluid.

flushing a trans with 140,000 on can kill it.

keep it up. diy saves big money in the long run.

[Neil98gt]

Welcome! Definitely post up some pics of the car.

And my favorite part of your post is how you understand these cars are old and need maintenance. So many new members get pissed when they have to do regular maintenance repairs for a 10 year old car.

[coolone]

Agree with the tranny pan drop as opposed to a flush! Don't do it, you'll need to drop the pan for installing the shift kit anyway so that's the way to go. Anyways...

Welcome to the forum and good luck with new ride!

[DirtDog]

Rack replacement as in power steering rack and pinion?

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[dlofx]

Rack replacement as in power steering rack and pinion?

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Yes, you would be correct there. Got the car and the power steering was humming. Little research here revealed that it was a common problem and I was able to negotiate the price down.

Thanks for the heads up on the trans too. I'll definitely follow that advice!

[DirtDog]

Yes, you would be correct there. Got the car and the power steering was humming. Little research here revealed that it was a common problem and I was able to negotiate the price down.

Thanks for the heads up on the trans too. I'll definitely follow that advice!

Well when ya do ur rack and pinion u should take tons of pics and all cause I need to do mine soon

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[dlofx]

Well when ya do ur rack and pinion u should take tons of pics and all cause I need to do mine soon

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Unfortunately, it is already done.

I was able to find a video somewhere on here going step by step through the process and had a very mechanically inclined friend helping me out in his heated garage. I'm guessing the process is very similar for your version, but boy was it a pain for us. Biggest problem was being in a cramped garage with little space which caused a lot of frustration. If you can get access to a lift, I strongly suggest it. If not, take your time, go slow, and take breaks. We opted for this method and it ended up taking around 5-6 hours or so before it was back driving and ready for an alignment.

[DirtDog]

Unfortunately, it is already done.

I was able to find a video somewhere on here going step by step through the process and had a very mechanically inclined friend helping me out in his heated garage. I'm guessing the process is very similar for your version, but boy was it a pain for us. Biggest problem was being in a cramped garage with little space which caused a lot of frustration. If you can get access to a lift, I strongly suggest it. If not, take your time, go slow, and take breaks. We opted for this method and it ended up taking around 5-6 hours or so before it was back driving and ready for an alignment.

O I have access to a full service garage with plenty of lifts and all. Did u drop the frame any?

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[dlofx]

Yeah, others may be able to do it without, but it was a ton easier to drop it to pull the entire thing out than try to figure out how to do it while in there. Didn't have to drop it too much, but it definitely was necessary.