I wanted to ask here. I have a 2002 SLE with a busted driver information box on the speedometer. I was looking on eBay and found a GXP dash that looks identical to mine. I wanted to know if that would fit in my vehicle. It is the same layout and appears to have the same connections in the rear. I ...

Took my car to Midas about a month ago to replace some regular maintenance items. The technician called me and said that "do you smell fuel when its in your garage." I said yes sometime and he stated that it was a common problem with these 3800 engines and that he knew how to fix it and I said sure ...

Alright I found the issue, the upper intake manifold on the pcv valve. The part that locks the spring down and have to screw it on with a 16mm socket. Well like an idiot I forgot to put a gasket on that to seal it. As soon as I did that the car ran perfectly. Thanks for the quick response MkMike I ...

So I just completed the upper intake manifold replacement along with the lower intake manifold replacement. Now when I start my car the engine runs a little rough and it just dies. Any ideas as to what it may be. I checked all connectors and vacuum lines and everything appears to be fine. I have ...

Mike and Skregal I wanted to say thanks so much for the information and links. I feel I am more than ready to tackle this project now. From what I read I have one more question. I am looking at Ebay and they have a "NEW Dorman Redesigned Upper Intake Manifold Plenum / FOR GM 3.8L 3800 Series II ...

Thanks for the response guys. I am going to do this on the weekend. Do I need to do the lower intake manifold gasket as well. Or just the upper? Also, I have been watching the YouTube videos do I have to purchase the entire intake manifold new or can I just buy the gasket kit. Appreciate the ...

Within the last week, my 2002 Bonneville SLE has been starting up pretty rough in the morning. When it's warmer the ticking isn't as bad. Once the car warms up the ticking stops and it doesn't do it as bad the rest of the day when I start the vehicle again. I am worried this has something to do with ...