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by ice_qube
Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: Other 3800 powered cars
Topic: Front Engine Mount (under the car)
Replies: 2
Views: 2548

Front Engine Mount (under the car)

I recently purchased a 98 Grand Prix GT and I have to change the oil pan and ran into a issue. (from under the car) the bolt in the back of the mount on the left side is stripped and im unable to get it lose. I was wondering if there is a workaround possibly to get it lose or would i just have to ...
by ice_qube
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Audio (and aftermarket electronics)
Topic: New Stereo in 96 Bonneville SE
Replies: 8
Views: 2362

Re: New Stereo in 96 Bonneville SE

what ^ said. I have a flip out screen in mines, had to get the little kit from meijers.
by ice_qube
Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Other 3800 powered cars
Topic: Radiator Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2105

Radiator Question

I recently purchased a 98 Grand Prix GT for $800 bucks...the radiator needs to be replaced and when i look them up i get a bunch of different sizes. The sizes that come up are 5/8", 1", 1 1/4". How am i sure what size i have or does it really not matter the thickness of the radiator as they all will ...
by ice_qube
Sun May 19, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Radiator go Boom!
Replies: 3
Views: 1264

Re: Radiator go Boom!

ok ok i think i got everything running good.

the low fan has came on and went off a few times before i cut it off. Big fan never cam on though. But all in all no eruptions this time. but now im hearing a knock from the bottom of my engine :banghead:
by ice_qube
Sun May 19, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Radiator go Boom!
Replies: 3
Views: 1264

Re: Radiator go Boom!

well i think i know why the fans never came on...the fuse blew(luckily i snatched a bunch of fuses up from my last trip to parts galore). I got a brand new radiator cap when i got the new radiator...but its neither of the 2..i think it said motor rad from oriellys :( ( im starting to find out they ...
by ice_qube
Sun May 19, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Radiator go Boom!
Replies: 3
Views: 1264

Radiator go Boom!

Ok, i have posted a while back about my radiator exploding but didnt want to revive an old thread...if this was wrong i apologize.

Im on my i believe 2nd brand new radiator. The stock and the one after exploded. So recently i changed head gaskets, and Lim gaskets, I didnt touch the waterpump or ...
by ice_qube
Fri May 17, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: National/Regional/Local Meets
Topic: Michigan Mega Meet! September 13th - 16th (read first post)
Replies: 188
Views: 94266

Re: Michigan Mega Meet! September?

If i can get my car back up and running good by then ...i will definitely be there. I been planning to go to at least one meet since i been a member but haven't been able to :(
by ice_qube
Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

o ok sweet i found it...i was looking under engine and seen everything else other than that...i found it


for some reason my heat is back working...heat is acting funny
by ice_qube
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

i still havent ordered the part yet...cant seem to find it on the site there (Rockauto.com) its called the oil pressure sensor/switch right? im looking under engine but see everything other than "oil pressure sensor". When im on orielly they have it specifically "oil pressure switch" but i am not ...
by ice_qube
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

ok thanks for the quick response

i noticed oreilly has 2 BWD and MasterPro (neither i ever heard of ) and Autozone has Duralast...
is there a special place i should order a ACDelco from or would the Duralast be considered a pretty good one?
by ice_qube
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

ok, i was driving the car all day yesterday (to work and to school, and to work today) and i havent noticed any problems regarding the radiator...i did notice the oil pressure drop though...but i do get paid on friday so i shall run to pick one up once i get off for the swap. i did notice when ...
by ice_qube
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:34 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

Ok sorry about that the link should work now.
I'll pick the oil pressure sensor up one I get my next check
by ice_qube
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: Some pics of my 95 SLE (5/18 Update)
Replies: 460
Views: 102576

Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)

i havent checked on this ride in a while and im loving what you've done with it! but i have one question...wheres the battery or was it just left out on that shot???
by ice_qube
Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

sorry for the late response i been caught up with school and work...sometimes it sucks working full time and school fulltime :( ...o well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATY5Oi1TAjs (make sure your speakers aren't loud)

that's the video of the noise.

i did follow the steps with the thermostat and ...
by ice_qube
Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

Ok so I finally got a chance to check it. The issue is still there. I did notice however that the noise is coming from fluid or air coming from the radiator to the reservoir. I did get the relief valve to work though so that's a plus so I'll try to get the air out the system again..or is there ...
by ice_qube
Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

still havent had a chance to check it yet...ill try the first thing when i get out of work tomorrow
by ice_qube
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

awesome!

as soon as i got home i tried to see if my radiator bleeder nozzle would release ...but seeing as though ..just about everything on my car is stock and it has 230k miles on it...the bleeder screw would not release. So i tried what i seen around on this forum and jacked the front right up ...
by ice_qube
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

Re: New Radiator New Problems

ok ive done some searching. From what i found out it seems to be air in the system? Im guessing when the radiator blew all the fluid out thats when the air got in becuase the car was running... now if that is the issue all ive seen was to let the car run with the radiator cap off so the air bubbles ...
by ice_qube
Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New Radiator New Problems
Replies: 23
Views: 3413

New Radiator New Problems

Ok, i have recently replaced my old radiator and thermostat. I have everything installed successfully and the hose to the engine from the top of the radiator gets hot when the car is running like normal. Now i ensured the coolant is topped off and the level in the resovoir (sp) is where it is ...
by ice_qube
Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: Picked up a TON of Bonneville parts yesterday!
Replies: 13
Views: 3054

Re: Picked up a TON of Bonneville parts yesterday!

92 right and left headlight?