Thread: common GP problems (what to expect)

as a knew owner of an old GP (2000 GTP) , i'd like to know what to expect from the car as far as problems or quirks go.
so far during my research both here and other sites i've found they leak water into the dash , eat up hub assemblies , and it's common to have have ignition switch problems.
is there anything else i should be on the look out for ? any preventive maintenance i should do to head off potential future problems ?

gotcha, i'm just saying things like the leaking cowel that you informed me about. i'd have never known and had the previous owner known i may not have a few of the problems i have like the heater. but now that i know , i can prevent potentially ruining more heater parts.

same here , i've already did all the fluid and filter changes except power steering , and new brakes and rotors all the way around. i bought new plugs and wires , the plug wires look like they were just put on recently so i'm gonna hold off on those awhile. all new brake lines and soon new fuel lines.

the main problems i have seen, are valve cover, intake gaskets leaking, suspension, mainly outer tie rods, sway bar links, control arm bushings, hubs. non major is the window motors go out fairly often, ignition switch, random little things that make people want to get rid of them, but if your semi-knowledgable with tools, you can fix it for really cheap as the problems arise. my two front hubs, and passenger tie rod and control arm bushings were worn, so i ended up doing both outer tie rods, both hubs, sway bar links, control arms, and brake pads on the front of my car today..in all, it costed me less than 300$. A shop would charge over 800-1000$ i would assume. It took a LONG time, considering one of the bolts to the hub was so rusted it got stripped and had to be torched off, and one of the tie rods got stripped putting it on, getting a different tie rod for like 15$ tomorrow and then a alignment, and im in less than 380$.

I would agree with scotty with some of the engine work, power steering pumps go out alot, starters, batteries, water pumps on occasion, thermostats, and the MAJOR one, is the coolant elbows. Its all fairly simple to do yourself, remove bolts to coolant tank and you have alot of room to work with.

less than $300 ? maybe if you're buying the cheapest they got . i'm a bit apprehensive of installing bargain parts on things that effect controlling the car . i read the reviews on the parts and stay away from the less than 4 star parts...lol... i'd rather pay $40 more for the moog hubs than have to replace the driveworks hub (advanced auto) a year later.
i think i'll be replacing at least the sway bar and outer tie rod ends before i get it through inspection. my abs light is on so maybe a hub or 2 as well.

I have a 99 GTP(daily driver) and for about 6 months now and I have replace the fuel pump/ fuel sender (fuel sender was bad), spark plugs (autolite 606), spark plug wires(autolite for now),ignition coils(thought I had a bad coil), supercharger coupler(ZZP), drivers side rear window motor, and fluid change (royal purple).

Originally Posted by EHB

less than $300 ? maybe if you're buying the cheapest they got . i'm a bit apprehensive of installing bargain parts on things that effect controlling the car . i read the reviews on the parts and stay away from the less than 4 star parts...lol... i'd rather pay $40 more for the moog hubs than have to replace the driveworks hub (advanced auto) a year later.
i think i'll be replacing at least the sway bar and outer tie rod ends before i get it through inspection. my abs light is on so maybe a hub or 2 as well.

I wouldn't go to autozone all their parts are cheap crap. Order it online Napa get coupon codes and things get cheap

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

where are you shopping? timkins are no more then 130 here, moog the same, at the parts store with no discounts.

and a delco hub you will cost more for sure, but 300 is outta whack too.

if your shopping at advance auto buy everything on line and find a discount code for more off then the listed monthly code, then pick up local 30 minutes later, your order is on the counter waiting for you.

that's my local advanced auto prices
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...hedFrom=header
yup that's what i do , order online and find coupon codes... still doesn't change the price difference of the brands

Originally Posted by Slick2500

This is probably what you are looking for. http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ommon-problems

thanks man ! that's exactly what i was looking for.

so much rust

is that a serious question