GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 It's not supposed to sit that low... The culprit... I was backing up to align myself with a gas pump, at a station about a mile away from my house, and I hear this CLUNK and know exactly what to expect, as my wheel becomes much easier to turn and eventually spins free... Now, mind you I expected this eventually, as two months or so ago my left side front cradle bolt shit out on me. I tried to fix it, and didn't succeed, and my car still drove fine (to Michigan and back :!: :!: :!: ), so I took my chances. I'm gonna attempt to fix it, and if it takes longer, new engine cradle + L67 + 5-speed = Grand Prix LTP... nice winter project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I knew that was going to happen to you, John...I was really surprised you had the guts to drive it all the way up to michigan. I hope you can fix it because other then the cradle and the blue smoke that occasionally puffed out of the engine, its still a decent car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I knew that was going to happen to you, John...I was really surprised you had the guts to drive it all the way up to michigan. I hope you can fix it because other then the cradle and the blue smoke that occasionally puffed out of the engine, its still a decent car! That was white smoke, lol. I hardly ever see blue smoke. I knew it was going to happen, too. Chris (White93z34) and I are putting plans together that look like they'll be beneficial to us both.... stay tuned.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that. What all is destroyed when that drops out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 AHAHAH, I wondered when this was gonna happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that.What all is destroyed when that drops out? I think that's the steering shaft.. and I don't think it's supposed to have that bend in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that. yup, i'd do the same thing. next expensive thing that breaks, this car is gone!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94CutlassSLCoupe Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that.What all is destroyed when that drops out? That's what happened to my '88 CS FE3 Coupe...rear d/s cradle bolt broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 :shock: Hope you get it fixed/ buy a new car or whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that. yup, i'd do the same thing. next expensive thing that breaks, this car is gone!!!! My car has been good to me. But in all reality, the only value it has is to myself, and it's not worth any extensive/expensive repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EurosportZ34 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 hahaha...looks fun! something good will come out of this... bye bye 2.8....hello 3.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Uh oh. Mine would catch the first ticket to the salvage yard if it did that. yup, i'd do the same thing. next expensive thing that breaks, this car is gone!!!! My car has been good to me. But in all reality, the only value it has is to myself, and it's not worth any extensive/expensive repairs. :withstupid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 damn, im sorry to hear this. join the club. BBut it looks like you have plans already, which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hey man. I'm getting the GP's power steering rack fixed tomorrow.. Chris + Me + You + Broke GP = AWESOME GP 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hey man. I'm getting the GP's power steering rack fixed tomorrow.. Chris + Me + You + Broke GP = AWESOME GP 8) I may have you tell me how you went about getting the car's cradle out without pullling the engine. It'd be cool if you could come here, but GA is too far. You need to be closer!! Although, if you were, your cradle would probably be rusty as hell, too. MY ANUS IS BLEEDING!! :willynillly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 MY ANUS IS BLEEDING!! :willynillly: :shock: moveing right along, as long as i get a little bit of notice i'll be good. well get it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruticus Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Damn man thank god it didnt break on the highway at a high speed could have been some serious problems if it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Damn man thank god it didnt break on the highway at a high speed could have been some serious problems if it did. Yea that would have SUCKED!!!! :yikes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 that blow big monkey balls....at least you were stopped and didn't get hurt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I may have you tell me how you went about getting the car's cradle out without pullling the engine. Simple. Invest in a hydrolic cherry picker-type engine lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Well, wonderful. I'm fucking killing the people that worked at that gas station last night, who told me in the plainest terminology possible, that there would be absolutely no problem with my car staying there overnight. My dad calls me this morning and tells me my car is no longer at that station. Apparently, the morning staff had no idea whose car it was, and had it towed. Now, instead of the forty dollars I would have owed the towing company I called this morning, I owe $150 to the company the station called. :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: It's a little bit of solace to know that the tow truck was there for about 4 hours trying to get the car moved, because the engine kept threatening to fall out the bottom. They had to put the car up on jacks and back the truck under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Well, wonderful. I'm fucking killing the people that worked at that gas station last night, who told me in the plainest terminology possible, that there would be absolutely no problem with my car staying there overnight. My dad calls me this morning and tells me my car is no longer at that station. Apparently, the morning staff had no idea whose car it was, and had it towed. Now, instead of the forty dollars I would have owed the towing company I called this morning, I owe $150 to the company the station called. :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: :cuss: :dammit: It's a little bit of solace to know that the tow truck was there for about 4 hours trying to get the car moved, because the engine kept threatening to fall out the bottom. They had to put the car up on jacks and back the truck under it. Yeah.. but you don't know how they got it off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yeah.. but you don't know how they got it off... it's probably better that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 The last time my car was towed, when the balljoint broke, they popped one of my tires. I'm expecting the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 The dealer should fix it due to the cradle bolt recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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