CoolantPrTest.jpg
7 hits | 45.01 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
The coolant system shows no sign of leaking, but the cap (GM RC98) doesn't appear to hold pressure, so it has been replaced.
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ACD cap $11
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20211122_122748.jpg
8 hits | 109.96 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Front tires 2 years old


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20211122_104134.jpg
9 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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VIN-RPO14N.jpg
9 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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20211122_122622.jpg
9 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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20211122_110226.jpg
10 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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20211122_122639.jpg
10 hits | 134.39 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Starter & front engine mount no apparent problems
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20211122_123042.jpg
10 hits | 79.11 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear engine mount & head no apparent problems
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20211122_110406.jpg
10 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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20211122_104029.jpg
11 hits | 136.34 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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20211122_123106.jpg
11 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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20211122_104227.jpg
12 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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20211122_122423.jpg
12 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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20211122_122556.jpg
12 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_103855.jpg
13 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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20211122_103914.jpg
13 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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20211122_104015.jpg
13 hits | 131.45 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
The engine bay is dusty & mildewed, but not grimy
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20211122_122734.jpg
13 hits | 90.53 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Steering linkage, CV axles, front suspension no apparent problems
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SteergWhBtns.jpg
13 hits | 95.33 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
After failing to pull the steering wheel, its buttons (ACD 22608616) were replaced without taking the wheel off the column.
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MirrorLamps.jpg
13 hits | 38.75 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
It took a modification to some pliers to pull the original bulbs, but the front map lamps in the RV mirror were swapped to LED.
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20211122_110211.jpg
14 hits | 92.47 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
156,345 miles
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20211122_171724.jpg
15 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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Blower.jpg
15 hits | 69.69 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
While the glove box was out, the blower was found to have leaves inside, so it was removed & cleaned.
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[url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,2003,grand am,3.4l v6,1410994]RockAuto parts for this car[/ur...
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20211126_172931.jpg
15 hits | 83.55 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
New air filter

ACD air filter $12


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20211122_122524.jpg
17 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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20211122_164454.jpg
17 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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Spare.jpg
17 hits | 65.16 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Spare tire
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T125/70D15 speed M
Cold pressure 420KPA 60PSI
Hot pressure add 26KPA 4PSI
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Brakes.jpg
18 hits | 39.35 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
All 8 pads & 4 rotors are OK.
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CHMSLED.jpg
18 hits | 94.31 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
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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USBpwr.jpg
18 hits | 59.16 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
A wire was spliced to the MFS connector to supply key-switched power to the new USB power adapters. A 2-port QC3.0 adapter replaced the cigar socket; another [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y31XMBY]2-...
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20211205_194918.jpg
18 hits | 79.03 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
The new mirror went on without much drama, despite the door panel not coming off.


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Qi.jpg
18 hits | 50.85 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
It turned out to be pretty easy to add a wireless charger to the console, including a remote charging-indicator LED. The PC board & transmitter coil were sealed & adhered to the tray with clear epoxy.
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[url=https:...
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20211122_172518.jpg
19 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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WSpump.jpg
20 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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20211122_122910.jpg
21 hits | 75.14 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
RHR e-brake cable slight damage
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MirrorRHS.jpg
21 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)

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20211122_122544.jpg
22 hits | 92.77 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Underbody & exhaust no apparent problems
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20211122_122450.jpg
22 hits | 102.31 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Rear suspension no apparent problems
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20211122_122536.jpg
22 hits | 94.9 KB | Posted: 11/22/21
Gas tank no apparent problems
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20211123_163210.jpg
22 hits | 108.65 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Wax appears to have melted from the rear deck down between the seatbacks & the trunk.
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Qi-BT-USB.jpg
22 hits | 63.8 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
3 of the 4 switched USB power ports are already in-use, by a 3-connector USB power cord, a Bluetooth-to-FM modulator, and the wireless charger in the cupholder tray.
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20211217_181625.jpg
23 hits | 65.37 KB | Posted: 12/17/21
Shortly after noticing the low-fuel light & chime, the tank was filled, so it appears to be a ~15gal tank.
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20211122_172747.jpg
24 hits | 75.7 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
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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DashCam.jpg
24 hits | 65.97 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
This dash cam requires the long cord on its cigar adapter, so wires were soldered to those terminals to make it automatic. The adapter is hidden in the dash.
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Intake.jpg
25 hits | 55.1 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
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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