Anyone know why Imy 03 overheats after I replaced cracked radiator and thermastat? someone said blown gaskets if smoke is coming from tail pipe but theres none.. I did recently get an oil change and saw they were on the news for messing up cars on purpose to get them to come back..any idea what they could have done? My 20 minute oil change turned into 45 minutes and week later I over heat with a cracked radiator. ~Amy

 

If the cooling system no longer has any leaks it can't be that. Is the water to antifreeze ratio correct? Is the thermostat actually opening and opening at teh correct temp? You should be able to tell if it is opening by feeling or squeezing the hose that comes from it. It will be hot and you should be able to feel the coolant going through it. Is your radiator fan working? These are some of the things I would look at.

 

I am trying to locate the PCV in my 2003 Monte Carlo SS. The check engine light came on today. I am in the process of checking/changing out what could be causing this. I cleaned the air filter -- looked new, but vaccumed it anyway. Added an octane booster and topped the tank with 96 octane fuel. Having difficulty finding the location of the PCV... not where I thought it would be on the valve covers? Any help would be great -- pictures speak a thousand words!

 

Great thread Chibi... My Moms car needs this done. Stepdad is going to do it for her(ISS lube) this weekend. May have him do mine while he is at it for preventative measure.

 

Take off the engine cover, to the left of the upper intake manifold is the PCV location. Just unplug, push down and turn (like a safety medicine bottle) and it will pop right out.



Don't forget to transfer the o-rings to the new one.

Don't waste your money with that stuff. You aren't boosted, you don't need anything other than regular gas. If you NEED to put something in it to feel happy and like you cleaned something, run a can of seafoam in your next full tank of gas.

 

I've noticed a grinding noise when turning hard and backing up but it only comes at the extreme end of the turn when the wheels won't go any farther. Does anyone know what this could be?

 

i have another problem and solution to add up there:

windshield wipers not going to park position when turned off

solution: remove cowl and look for a small metal tab on the wiper transmission. This usually gets bent outta place and the wipers don't know where to park. straighten that tab out.

 

Thanks, I'll add it now!

 

Do you Know how to turn of your day time headlights on a 03' SS???

 

I am getting an electrical static noise in the drivers door speaker. All you have to do is open the door. Nothing on except the saftey/security system. My local dealership says it's the amp in the trunk? HELP!