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Adam Belanger Posted on Jun 28, 2012

2002 grand prix front tires are wearing out on the inside tread ?

The tires are wearing out the inside tread really bad what is the problem?balljoints bushings what?

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    tire wear on inside,rear axile

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It could be either the ball joints or the tie rod ends are worn out. With it being a front wheel drive car also check your drive axles. Make sure that the axle boots are not torn or cracked which if they are cracked or torn replace them and repack the cv joints.

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David Gibbons

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Thermostat

as you face the engine the thermostat bell is on the right (drivers side) Follow the radiatoe hose. Remove the two bolts and raise the bell still attatched to the hose. the thermostat is there with the rubber seal. You can gently pry the thermostat out with a screwdriver or something similar. Put in new thermostat be sure it is the same as the old one, and then replace or change the seal (be sure it is the smae size and thickness as the old one as I got the wrong size from Napa) Then replace the bell, and tighten, but not over tighten. I hope this helps!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 grand prix runs rough,dies service engine

sounds like you have a vacuum leak, check all the vacuum hoses and replace any broken or kinked ones, also check around the intake manifold gasket for leaks. any air leaks after the air flow meter creates 'un-metered' air which inturn will make the car run rough and stall, hope this helps

Ronnie Wilson

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  • Posted on Oct 31, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 grand prix motor 3.8 just want to know where

LOCATION is Oppisite END OF UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
Drivers side of engine BEHIND Top ENGINE Torque Mount
Thermostat Replacement

  • Tools Required
  • J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
  2. Partially drain the cooling system.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
    1. Remove the water outlet housing bolt and stud. Remove the water outlet housing and gasket.
    2. Remove the thermostat.
    3. Inspect and clean the water outlet housing mating surfaces.
    Installation Procedure
    1. Install the thermostat.
    2. Install the gasket and the water outlet housing. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
    3. Install the water outlet housing bolt and stud to the water outlet housing.
      • Tighten the water outlet housing bolt and stud to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) .
        1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
        2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing.
        3. Fill the cooling system.
        4. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
        5. Inspect for leaks.

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Shannon L Washam

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 grand prix gtp. Tire pressure/abs light

Hello! This indicates a fault with the wheel speed sensor/ABS sensor. Any major auto parts retailer can pull the details of this code (which sensor) for free, which will help you identify if the wiring is loose or damaged or if the sensor will need to be replaced. If you need to replace the sensor - you will need to replace the entire wheel bearing assembly, as the sensor is internal.


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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2010

SOURCE: driving with a bad O2 sensor

I would think so. It may waste gas, but 200 miles should not be that bad. I don't think being a little to rich or lean will hurt in that short of time. It would be worse in the city, with stop and start.
If the oil is dirty after, you might want to change it.

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