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#2549 of 2575 Odd clicking noise coming from top of engine. by 67bluecamaro Sep 04, 2008 (8:58 pm)
About 6 months ago I changed the thermostat and coolant in my '02 GA SE1 V6. About 3 months ago I start hearing this clicking sound when the car is first started up after sitting a long time, but it seemed to go away after the car was fully warmed up. I changed the started because it was getting weak and looked for the cause of the clicking noise. I noticed coolant is low and fill it up apparently I hadn't topped it off enough earlier. The clicking noise stopped after i changed the starter and filled coolant. Eventually clicking noise came back, I checked the coolant again and again it was low. I fill it back up and begin checking for coolant under the car and no signs of leaks. Again clicking went away after topping off coolant. Clicking came back after a few weeks, again coolant was low top it off along with putting in some stop leak even though there was no signs of a leak. Since then clicking has been constant every time i first start the car up.    The constant clicking noise at start up seems to becoming from the top of the engine either around the thermostat housing or the fuel rail/intake manifold. And the noise stops or at least really quiets down after the car has warmed up fully. Has anyone else experienced this and what did it turn out to be? I have tired a high quality injector cleaner in case the rails or injectors are dirty and caused the clicking noise.    BTW I haven't had dexicool in the car since about 45k miles after learning about the problems and the car now has 103k so i don't think it is a result of bad seals or gunk from dexicool. Replies to this message: moesly13 (Oct 06, 2008 6:35 pm)
#2550 of 2575 accessories by gkane9 Sep 05, 2008 (12:55 pm)
Does anyone know where i can buy the chrome/alluminum inserts for the hood scoops on the gt model? thanks
#2551 of 2575 Re: Odd clicking noise coming from top of engine. [67bluecamaro] by moesly13 Oct 06, 2008 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: 67bluecamaro (Sep 04, 2008 8:58 pm) I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am that had the same problem, the head gasket was leaking. If you don't change it now you will start losing power and your exhaust will blow out white smoke. I hear this is the norm! The cost for the gaskets are around $200.00 if you take it to the dealer your looking to smoke around $2000.00. We bought the book and did it ourself, wasn't 2 bad but I wouldn't want to do it again. As far as the odd noise that was probably the cause, once we had everything in place that noise came back....reason was the head needed to be re-torqued. Also, for some reason the engines gunk up really quick even with oil changes every 3000 miles. This is the second pontiac I had and I will never buy another one.
#2552 of 2575 ABS and TRAC OFF lights on by unpecado Oct 13, 2008 (5:59 pm)
A few weeks ago while I was pulling to a stop my ABS and TRAC OFF lights came on. It's been happening more now, and not only when I'm stopping but after the car gets going. In addition my low trac light is going on much more frequently, especially when I'm moving my car from stop or from park. The car seems to be struggling a bit. Do you know what this may be? If I can fix it myself? What parts I may need?   Thanks so much!!! Replies to this message: grandam1 (Oct 14, 2008 4:03 am)
#2553 of 2575 Re: ABS and TRAC OFF lights on [unpecado] by grandam1 Oct 14, 2008 (4:03 am)
Replying to: unpecado (Oct 13, 2008 5:59 pm) That just happened to me last month. My TRAC OFF light came on and my car starting hesitating. It frinally would not go anymore. I had to get my car towed to the repair shop. I had to get a new fuel pump. The part is about $200
#2554 of 2575 Is Grand Am good first car? by nick2006matrix Nov 01, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Hi all, I am considering a Grand Am as a possible choice for my son's first car. I am looking at the 2004- 2006 models. Any present owners feel this is a good or bad choice? Any inherent problems, i.e. head gasket, transmission, etc? Replies to this message: grandam1 (Nov 02, 2008 5:42 am) moesly13 (Nov 03, 2008 3:49 pm)
#2555 of 2575 Re: Is Grand Am good first car? [nick2006matrix] by grandam1 Nov 02, 2008 (5:42 am)
Replying to: nick2006matrix (Nov 01, 2008 4:59 pm) I wouldn't drive another Grand Am if it was FREE. I had several problems with this car. I had new brakes at least 10 times. New fuel pump. Trak light came on and the car stopped in the middle of the street. I had to get a new fuel pump. The inside of the car is lifting near the dash board. The "security light comes on and the car will not start. Thanks to this message board I found a way to get it back started when this happens. I am a single person that takes very good care of my cars. Please invest in another car.
#2556 of 2575 Re: Is Grand Am good first car? [nick2006matrix] by moesly13 Nov 03, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: nick2006matrix (Nov 01, 2008 4:59 pm) I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am-GT nice looking car but that's it. Tires are about $140.00 each. Had to replace the Head Gasket at 80,000 miles; heard this was a normal I read that an owner changes it every 60,000 and cost about $2500.00 at the shop. My husband did it in a week and cost his time and $250.00. The driver side window fell in the door. Parts are made out of plastic and are mad expensive!!! This is the second Pontiac I had my husband will not buy me another one!!!! Oh and if you live somewhere were it snows and rains a lot, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.
#2557 of 2575 97 grand am trouble by jjriggins Nov 06, 2008 (10:04 am)
I have a 97 grand am se 4 cyl. the car runs but when driving, it shifts fine but there is no power to to. it is running slow. whats my problem? please help this little lady out. I have to work on it myself! thanks in advance.
#2558 of 2575 Nothing But Problems?? HEAT by breann206 Jan 08, 2009 (8:16 pm)
I got my first car which is a 2001 pontiac grand am se1. I seen the car and fell in love with it. Since, i didn't know all the problems that occur with these cars i bought it. I got the car for $2000. Boy, i thought i got a deal on my dream car....NOT....it is a pain in my but. i have spent about as much fixing the car as i did on the car..new fuel kit, fuel pump regulator, fuse block, igniton, a bunch of problems with my HEATER and it is the dead of winter, cold as heck and my heat wont work..I have fallen in love with this site because i found out other people have the same problems as me. I thought i was the only one. I have been so down about the new thing with my car which is the heat problem. we replaced the regulator for the heat and ac. but it still WONT BLOW...when i hit bumps it seems to make a connection...i had my dash torn apart twice and the wires cleaned too. the heater still wont work like when i bought it. I will never buy another pontiac grand am again...someone please give me some ADVICE on what to do with the heat.   Thanks Replies to this message: burdawg (Jan 09, 2009 9:07 am) breann206 (Jan 09, 2009 12:25 pm)

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