20211122_104347.jpg
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Not bad for being 18 years old with 156Kmi.
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Official owner manual downloads.

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20211122_104404.jpg
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Not bad for being 18 years old with 156Kmi.

Official owner manual downloads.
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20211122_103855.jpg
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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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The door jambs are very dirty, and the ants use them as highways.
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20211122_110211.jpg
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156,345 miles
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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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20211122_104015.jpg
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The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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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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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
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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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20211122_122423.jpg
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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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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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Starter & front engine mount no apparent problems
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Rear engine mount & head no apparent problems
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Steering linkage, CV axles, front suspension no apparent problems
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Front tires 2 years old


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Evaporator core dirt daubers & slight stone damage to fins (wet probably from previous rain)
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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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Underbody & exhaust no apparent problems
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Underbody & exhaust no apparent problems
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Rear suspension no apparent problems
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Gas tank no apparent problems
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Rear tires 4 years old; tread at the wear bars



2 [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XTKZF0]Starfire (mad...
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RHR e-brake cable slight damage
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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Wax appears to have melted from the rear deck down between the seatbacks & the trunk.
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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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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
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All 8 pads & 4 rotors are OK.
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The fuel filter has been changed at least once, so it probably doesn't need to be changed now.

GM $15 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9SH2C

[url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,2003,grand am,3.4l v6,1410994]RockAuto parts for this car[/...
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Spare.jpg
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Spare tire
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T125/70D15 speed M
Cold pressure 420KPA 60PSI
Hot pressure add 26KPA 4PSI
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CHMSLED.jpg
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All 3 center hi-mount stop light bulbs were burned out, but they're LED now.
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LEDx20 $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TRNQ69 (also fits license & rear fogs)
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TrunkOpg.jpg
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Due to a rear-end collision, the trunk had been difficult to open, but it works correctly now. The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dirty.jpg
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Pressure washing is the quickest way to get rid of most of the leaves, dust, dirt, & mildew on & in the body. Careful aiming keeps most of the water out of the interior, but it dries pretty quickly in this weather.
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Clean.jpg
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That should get rid of most of the ants. Both remotes have failed, and it looks like a scantool is required to program replacements. But even GM technicians with the GM scantool have trouble programming GM remotes with new batteries.
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Engine.jpg
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Even the engine benefits from thorough spraying.
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Intake.jpg
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The oil leak appears to have come from the intake/valley pan end sealant, but it will be easy to spot now, if it re-occurs.
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This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
https://www...
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26 hits | 69.82 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
The reverse (both pairs) & license lamps are now LED.The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dorman $11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF18NV4 68175
GM $16 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F66VK48 16515822
LEDx20 $12 ...
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Both front fog bulbs are burned out, and the right lamp assembly is missing.

WM bulb $7 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/16913600 left only
Dorman right $52 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW27J0Q out of stock
cheap right $22 https://www.ebay.com/itm...
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