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2002 Grand AM SE1 3.4
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856 hits | 42.26 KB | Posted: 12/7/06
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02 Grand AM RPO.JPG
943 hits | 30.92 KB | Posted: 12/7/06
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ga 2.jpg
806 hits | 27.98 KB | Posted: 10/22/08
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ga 3.jpg
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ga exhaust.jpg
171 hits | 15.45 KB | Posted: 2/15/17
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ga leds.jpg
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quad 4 wai.jpg
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224 hits | 125.34 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Not bad for being 18 years old with 156Kmi.
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Official owner manual downloads.

[url...
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107 hits | 137.89 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Not bad for being 18 years old with 156Kmi.

Official owner manual downloads.
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83 hits | 127.59 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The right steering wheel buttons are worn so that the backlight bulb is visible, but everything seems to work.
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ACDelco $140 https://www.ebay.com/itm/123922991946
Standard $172 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C6SOXH...
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81 hits | 107.09 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The door jambs are very dirty, and the ants use them as highways.
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72 hits | 92.47 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
156,345 miles
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GM Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been dim...
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72 hits | 100.13 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
This is apparently the highest-option radio, and it seems to still work, although the rear speakers have been replaced. There is no USB power, Bluetooth, dash camera, or wireless charging.

$20 USB power adapter 4-port in-dash https://www.amazon.com/...
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70 hits | 131.45 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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71 hits | 136.34 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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65 hits | 131.56 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
There's a colony of tiny black ants living in the car, probably on the rotting leaves here, around the trunk rim, and the spilled food inside.
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71 hits | 61.21 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Radiator cap 15psi $11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IXRMSM
Belt routing map ACDelco $29 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UIO36SG
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bando $23 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CB0KJ8
VECI label
Air filter PN ACDelco GM A1279C ...
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VIN-RPO14N.jpg
82 hits | 51.79 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 10/02
GVWR 1860KG 4100LB GAWRF 1019KG 2246LB GAWRR 841KG 1854LB
VIN (edited) 1G2NV52E13M######
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/72354][/u...
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80 hits | 113.71 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Front subframe (front view), minor oil leak

This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tihalo8hgt8&ab_channel=vehcor
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68 hits | 117.03 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
A/C compressor & oil filter (not due) wet with oil leak from above
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ACDelco $4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00496MAWC
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70 hits | 134.39 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Starter & front engine mount no apparent problems
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70 hits | 79.11 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear engine mount & head no apparent problems
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87 hits | 90.53 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Steering linkage, CV axles, front suspension no apparent problems
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69 hits | 109.96 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Front tires 2 years old


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70 hits | 101.45 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Evaporator core dirt daubers & slight stone damage to fins (wet probably from previous rain)
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81 hits | 105.01 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Front subframe (rear view), minor oil leak
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This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tihalo8hgt8&ab_channel=vehcor
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20211122_122544.jpg
159 hits | 92.77 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Underbody & exhaust no apparent problems
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238 hits | 85.92 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Underbody & exhaust no apparent problems
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138 hits | 102.31 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear suspension no apparent problems
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150 hits | 94.9 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Gas tank no apparent problems
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179 hits | 109.97 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear tires 4 years old; tread at the wear bars



2 [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XTKZF0]Starfire (mad...
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104 hits | 75.14 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
RHR e-brake cable slight damage
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111 hits | 92.73 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
1-in 3-out muffler with quad tips

Although the rear body has some impact damage, the bumper structure doesn't appear to have any.
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WSpump.jpg
98 hits | 53.18 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The sprayer hasn't worked in years for MANY reasons. In addition to the pump problems, the tube is missing a section.

GM $27 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JB3JFO
ACDelco $24 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00171Q3HU
cheap $8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...
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Headlights.jpg
115 hits | 78.28 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The headlights have become too dim to drive at night.
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cheap $89 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE94M3E
cheap clear $89 https://www.ebay.com/itm/294124453624
cheap projector $134 https://www.ebay.com/itm/304142110...
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83 hits | 44.57 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Next oil change due 157,464mi (about 1Kmi, ~1/3 life left)
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ACDelco $4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00496MAWC
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87 hits | 63.88 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Typical dash pad shrinkage & defrost register shattered

dash cover ??? CoverLay 18402 $160 sh RockAuto
$28 defrost register Dorman 57956 https://www.ebay.com/itm/274927207162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GM 22656649

This video is long, but wor...
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MirrorRHS.jpg
152 hits | 37.45 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The passenger mirror is very loose, and the housing is broken in a few places.
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new cheap $31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARUSZV4 GM1321257 (OE 22724871)

[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1167948][...
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117 hits | 108.65 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Wax (probably from a scented candle) appears to have melted from the rear deck down between the seatbacks & the trunk.
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152 hits | 113.31 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The air filter is dirty, and a new one is on the way.

Air filter PN ACDelco GM A1279C $11 https://www.ebay.com/itm/184254732050 (BOUGHT $12 total)

[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1167929][img]https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1167...
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106 hits | 119.62 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The belt seems OK.

ACDelco $29 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UIO36SG
Bando $23 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CB0KJ8
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Brakes.jpg
159 hits | 39.35 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
All 8 pads & 4 rotors are OK.
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