Nyshadow Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Here is something interesting. My car is ready according to the Dealer but the Driver's Door Handle Broke according to the Service Advisor. He said he can't even order them, is this a common issue on these cars for the Door Handles to Break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 is this a common issue on these cars for the Door Handles to Break? unfortunately, yes it is common on the coupes, but they shouldn't be too hard to find on some junkyard cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2bass Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Looks to be in good shape besides the paint. The red paint on these cars fades pretty badly, i just got mine repainted this spring. The ABS light could be either a bad accumulator or a bad master cylinder. Very common problem on these cars and also can get expensive if you need a new master cylinder. Tranny mounts are also pretty common to go. Good luck with the car and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 thanks Guys, i've seen a Whole bunch of Door Handles on Ebay, also doesn't look too difficult to swap out either. Also took it to a local Boady shop, they said it wasn't in too bad shape and the paint job wouldn't be too much, so in a week or two i'll get it painted. And Of Course I will Post Pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Here is something interesting. My car is ready according to the Dealer but the Driver's Door Handle Broke according to the Service Advisor. He said he can't even order them, is this a common issue on these cars for the Door Handles to Break? oh my god no! the door handle should not break under any normal use unless abused. they come out of adjustment and are EASILY adjusted. every one of these cars I have owned have been out of adjustment and it took me 5 minutes to fix it each time. amazing how people are clueless about this aspect of these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Turns out that the Handle that broke was a aftermarket and was previously replaced. The Handle split in two pieces, so looks like poor quality on the handle. The dealer says he can't order them anymore, where would be a good place to get good quality replacement GM parts? GM Parts Direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 junk yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ordered On off of EBAY, $23 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 So My TGP IDLES real rough, i'm thinking becasue it was sitting for a while it needed a good tune up, so i look under the hood and notice the Back 3 Spark plugs look almost impossible to get to with out pulling off the Intake Manifold. So i drop the TGP off to a local shop and they tell me it's going to be $656.50 for a tune up. Thats new Coil Packs, New Spark Plugs, new Wires. First though was WTF, i think thats way too high, for that money i'll do it my Self, How do you get to the Spark Plugs on the Back of the Engine, also where is a good place to get parts from? GM DIRECT? thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 As far as I've heard, Coils will either work or not. Getting the spark plugs out is usually accomplished by unbolting the torque struts (dogbones) on the front of the engine and rotating the engine forward. I usually do this by pushing the car forward and sticking something behind the front wheels . There was just a thread about doing spark plugs: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=82879.0 and there is an FAQ writeup about how to rock the engine forward: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=39734.0 Next time try using the search function before asking. As for getting parts, Its been said before in this thread, most members prefer to go to the junk yard and pull their own parts. There are only a few parts specific to the TGP, so you shouldnt have too much trouble finding anything else since W-Bodies seem to be the #1 thing in the junkyard. If you wanna go online, GM Parts Direct seems a tiny bit expensive, but I have ordered from there before. They should be the same price as your local dealer's parts department and your dealer doesnt have to ship on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 just realized I coulda just walked out to the driveway and grabbed the handle off my part car in the driveway and dropped it in the mail. I forget its not as easy for some to find them in junkyards. I got an awesome yard about 5 minute drive from here and get parts like that for $5 or free all the time. plus its good to have friends who work at the yard. you were smart for not paying that money. I bet he would order the wrong plugs and and be completely clueless like most people who haven't done any research on tgp's. he is probably kneeling and praying right now that you come back with $656.50 and make him rich quick. most guys would like a leisurely afternoon making about $400 having fun mindlessly working on turbo cars. and if he does not include a brand new vacuum harness installed and 3 new AC Delco coil packs, then I would not consider it a tune-up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 For parts, go with AC Delco plugs(R42LTS is the part number) and AC Delco plug wires(706R). The plugs can be found at any automotive parts chain for about $12-14 total. The wires might be a bit tougher to find at a local part store. If you can't find them locally(note that they should carry a LIFETIME warranty), http://www.rockauto.com has them for $35.79 + shipping. If you order from there, enter the following code in the "how did you hear about us" box when ordering: 23734991979227 . That code will give you 5% off the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Rockauto is great to deal with and a good source for reasonably priced AC Delco parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks guys, I appreciate all the feed back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 As far as I've heard, Coils will either work or not. Getting the spark plugs out is usually accomplished by unbolting the torque struts (dogbones) on the front of the engine and rotating the engine forward. I usually do this by pushing the car forward and sticking something behind the front wheels . There was just a thread about doing spark plugs: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=82879.0 and there is an FAQ writeup about how to rock the engine forward: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=39734.0 Next time try using the search function before asking. As for getting parts, Its been said before in this thread, most members prefer to go to the junk yard and pull their own parts. There are only a few parts specific to the TGP, so you shouldnt have too much trouble finding anything else since W-Bodies seem to be the #1 thing in the junkyard. If you wanna go online, GM Parts Direct seems a tiny bit expensive, but I have ordered from there before. They should be the same price as your local dealer's parts department and your dealer doesnt have to ship on top of that. Thanks, and i wasn't sure where Search was, but i found it and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey what is the part number for the coil packs, rock auto lists two. I tried to search, no luck. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 So i did the tune up myself and saved a bunch of cash. So currently the car has new wires, new plugs, new coil packs, also a new ignition module as well. The first ignition module i purchased from advance auto caused more issues, it was a BWD brand, what a POS, once i put the AC Delco one on the car ran 50 times better. Also i replaced the injectors with the Ford Orange injectors to replace the original ones that were installed. Car seems to run pretty good accept there still seems to be a miss. Progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) A video i made of a leak i found. [url=http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Nyshadow/TGP/?action=view¤t=MyMovie2.mp4][/url]http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Nyshadow/TGP/?action=view¤t=MyMovie.mp4 ME starting the TGP http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Nyshadow/TGP/?action=view¤t=MyMovie2.mp4 Edited July 17, 2010 by Nyshadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 BWD Brand huh? I have just been using duralast from autozone. thats what I got in the tgp and its holding up. I just bought one for the 88 too after breaking down like 8 times over the last few days. I replaced all the coil packs and it was still breaking down in the heat of the day. so I took the ICM off and there was white powdery corrosion on the back of that metal plate. if it grounds to the block right there then that might have been the reason. I will be using a thin coat of dielectric grease on that surface just in case. that is a nice looking engine bay. you may have a blown motor mount though. it looks a little wobbly. I could be wrong though if you already did the lower mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I know the transmission mount needs to be changed but the motor mounts have been changed already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Im doing that soon on the red tgp. it really is nice when its finally done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I really want to get the TGP back to it's former glory. It's going to take time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well today i fixed the coolant leak and i went to test the IAC, when i turned the ignition on the spring part of the IAC shot out and flew across the garage. So i can assume it's bad. So i replaced it. So to date this all what has been done to my TGP. 1. New Belt and Tensioner 2. New Spark Plugs 3. New Wires 4. New Coil Packs 5. New Ignition Module 6. New Fuel Filter 7. New Injectors (Upgraded to Ford Yellow Tops) 8. New Battery 9. Fresh Oil Change, Full Synthetic. 10. New IAC valve. 11. New Battery. So far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyshadow Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Snapped some Pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-test-and-replace-your-cars-idle-air-control-motor-267188/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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