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#29 of 49 Re: gas cap / better mpg with 87 octane than 91? [cappgoat] by monarofan Mar 18, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: cappgoat (Mar 17, 2008 1:08 pm) Re another Goat.   Holden have just released a concept version of a 2 door Commodore )aka G8. No talk of production but that is what they said last time.   I posted a video link on the future GTO dicsussion last week.   Here is the link http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=35947   Chris
#30 of 49 Troubleshooting my 2006 GTO by jaromirj68 Jun 06, 2008 (5:14 pm)
I just bought a 2006 GTO about 2 mths. ago. It's been back to the dealership once and is getting ready to go again. My problem is it keeps stalling and chugging like it has a fuel pump problem. However the first time it was towed back to dealership computer showed no failure and they said they could not find anything wrong. However it is still dying about five times a drive and it is too the point you can barely keep it running at all. I would appreciate any imformation concerning recalls or possible answers to my problem . Replies to this message: elias (Jun 09, 2008 6:58 pm) mparis1 (Dec 30, 2008 8:01 am) elias (Dec 30, 2008 9:15 pm) courtpalmer (Jul 26, 2008 2:43 pm) vinniecat55 (Dec 27, 2008 6:03 am)
#31 of 49 Re: Troubleshooting my 2006 GTO [jaromirj68] by elias Jun 09, 2008 (6:58 pm)
Replying to: jaromirj68 (Jun 06, 2008 5:14 pm) sat on lot for 2 years and gunk from ancient/untreated gasoline clogged gas filter? i think the computer would notice a misfire/ignition problem, so again consistent with fuel flow issue. it sets the fuel pump to a particular value but it doesn't have a way to know how much fuel the pump actually pumped? if gunk made it past the fuel filter the injectors could require cleaning/replacement. warranty is your friend. also, i may be way wrong - don't actually let me near a car if i have tools in my hand. Replies to this message: mparis1 (Dec 30, 2008 8:01 am) elias (Dec 30, 2008 9:15 pm)
#32 of 49 gas cap by roadrunner70 Jun 22, 2008 (5:07 pm)
does anyone know more about the gas cap recall? thanks rr70 Replies to this message: elias (Jun 22, 2008 7:04 pm) mparis1 (Oct 06, 2008 6:58 am)
#33 of 49 Re: gas cap [roadrunner70] by elias Jun 22, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: roadrunner70 (Jun 22, 2008 5:07 pm) if yours busts, a pontiac dealer can give you a new one in a jiffy - i think the letter said at least until 100k. i bet they will go beyond that. probably faster to buy the stant/whatever replacement at an auto parts store, but won't be free. i drove for a month before i noticed my gas cap was not holding pressure whatsoever. worst mpg ever. with the vertical filler neck, it's almost impossible to splash gas out if you keep the shiny side up - but when the cap breaks, the evaporative losses are considerable.
#34 of 49 Re: Troubleshooting my 2006 GTO [jaromirj68] by courtpalmer Jul 26, 2008 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: jaromirj68 (Jun 06, 2008 5:14 pm) Hey -   I have an 06 GTO as well and am having the same kind of problem you were experiencing when you wrote this. Did you have any luck fixing the problem? Any suggestions for me? Thanks.
#35 of 49 SLP Mods by lowflier Aug 04, 2008 (1:20 pm)
I found a brand new '06 on a dealer lot in July '07 and promptly bought it. The car now has 8600 mechanically flawless miles on it. I'm considering the 490hp Bobcat package from SLP, but this also raises some concerns for me being that I'm completely not a gearhead.   This mod involves swapping out heads, pushrods, and rocker arms. I'm pretty sure that voids the warranty and I'm sure will cause lots of problems if not done carefully and correctly. Is anybody here familiar with SLP and, specifically, the Bobcat packages? Will SLP also install these parts? Does SLP pick up the portion of warranty that is voided by the installation of the mod?   I plan on calling SLP direct and asking these same questions, but I thought I'd ask here to get feedback from folks who are living with this mod.   I appreciate any responses. Replies to this message: hippe (Aug 07, 2008 7:42 am)
#36 of 49 Re: SLP Mods [lowflier] by hippe Aug 07, 2008 (7:42 am)
Replying to: lowflier (Aug 04, 2008 1:20 pm) Why not just bolt on a supercharger. The internals will hold up to it, certainly up to 500hp, and your mileage might actually improve.
#37 of 49 Re: gas cap [roadrunner70]--GOT MY LETTER....mparis1 by mparis1 Oct 06, 2008 (6:58 am)
Replying to: roadrunner70 (Jun 22, 2008 5:07 pm) Got my replacement letter this Sept. 2008....replace ment for 10 years or 120,00 miles. you have to hear the "rachet" sound when closing...just close lightly...do not push down....I have no problem...25,00 miles
#38 of 49 Interior Fuse Box by mooner2 Oct 10, 2008 (9:34 am)
I have a 2005 GTO. Can someone tell me where the interior fuse box is and I how I get to it? My owners manual says it is on the drivers side below the instrument panel. I can't find it. It must be hiding. Replies to this message: elias (Oct 12, 2008 4:16 am)

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